[Music] welcome everyone to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point also known as wwsp this university has been consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the best Regional public universities in the midwest it is a place where students can pursue their dreams and rise to the challenge of our fast changing world located here in Stevens Point Wisconsin with a 280 acre reserve and 25 acre lake wsp has additional campuses in Marshfield and waaw offering big school heart and feel wi
thin a small town atmosphere I'm your host Alex boin and over the next half hour We're going to meet real students going to uwsp right now we'll hear stories from aspiring artists doctors Business Leaders and from those who want to make the world a more sustainable place the passion these students have for this University is contagious welcome to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point this is a college [Music] tour time to meet Kaa a senior from St Paul Minnesota majoring and musical theater
wsb's college of fine arts and communication is proud to be ranked in in the top 7% nationally with accredited programs in art music dance and theater Kaa will tell us about the thriving Fine Art scene here at wwsp and how she has become career ready you're up Ka thank you Alex hi everyone the Performing Arts have always been a huge part of my life from my church's youth choir to my very first musical in high school during High School I discovered that I could make a living out of this passion t
hat I had so I started to explore schools after love searching and auditioning I found W Stevens Point the conservatory level education with a state school price tag was what initially attracted me the second I arrived at udsp I fell in love with the campus and the community that the college and the theater and dance Department curated since my first year I have been lucky enough to have been cast in a wide variety of Productions these opportunities helped me to not only expand as an actor but a
s a person a fun fact about me I was born heart of hearing and I'm am fluent in American Sign Language instead of hiding that part of myself the theater and dance Department gave me the space to put on my own presentation to show the beauty of American Sign Language this gave me confidence and has opened career opportunities for me the uwsp theater and dance program sets you up for Success they provide connections master classes and opportunities to perform for example my sophomore year I expres
sed to one of my professors that I wanted to find a company to work at for the summer my professor provided a list of theaters and hosted an audition on campus that very addition gave me my first professional theatrical contract if you were to tell my first your self where I am now career-wise I don't think I would believe you but here at uwsp you are encouraged to go above and beyond and you are given the resources to do so now back to you [Music] Alex wow Ka it's amazing learning how you were
able to pursue your passion in music and performance while being supported by faculty staff and fellow pointers there are really no limits to what you can do right here at wwsb thanks again Ka now introducing Elliot Elliot is a senior from Appleton Wisconsin studying biochemistry with an emphasis in premedic Elliot is going to tell us about being a first generation student her undergraduate research and how wwsp has equipped her with the skills needed for graduate school take it away [Music] Ell
iot thanks Alex hi everyone growing up I had such a passion for Science and an ambition to care for others which led me to pursue a career in the medical field I wanted a university that would prepare me for my future and I knew that uwsp was the best place for me to thrive as a first generation college student the process of choosing the perfect college for me was daunting but after touring uwsp I fell in love with the campus the faculty and the small class sizes The Faculty are incredibly supp
ortive and have acted as mentors for me in my undergraduate Journey they have introduced me to the many opportunities available to premedical students including the honors program and undergraduate research at uwsp you get Hands-On research experience with talented professors in our specialized Labs I am currently working as a reproductive biology research assistant and have had the honor of attending multiple conferences I even won an award for presenting at the U State final level and first pl
ace for my Quick Pitch presentation here on campus not only does research at stev Point help further your education but equip you with the skills needed for graduate school resources like the tutoring Learning Center and the academic and career Advising Center are always available to help students succeed through U Stevens Point I have become more independent and can seek one-on-one support from faculty and peers U Stevens Point invests in their students goals by providing optimal support from f
aculty and enrichment opportunities because of the experiences I've had and the connections I've made I feel more prepared than I could have imagined for my future in medical school I would not trade my experience at wsp for the world and that's my story back to you Alex thank you Elliot we all loved hearing your story about the small class sizes and the investment W Stevens Point makes in students to achieve their goals it's really impressive stuff the relationships between students and faculty
and wwsp really do go a long way way thanks again Elliot say hello to Logan a junior Forest management student with a fire science certificate like many other students at wwsb Logan has a desire to learn in The Great Outdoors uwsp was a perfect fit due to its three field stations in Central Wisconsin Logan will talk to us about his time as a natural resources student take it away [Music] Logan thanks Alex I appreciate the introduction I've always loved camping hiking fishing and pretty much any
other outdoor activity you can think of since the outdoors has always played such a huge role in my life I knew I wanted to work a job where I could be outside when I was a junior in high school one of my teachers told me how U Stevens Point had a great natural resources program and after looking at their website and seeing the various majors and clubs available I decided it was the right place for me throughout my my time at uwsp so many of my classes and experiential Labs have provided real w
orld Hands-On experiences including using UAV thermal imagery technology in Wildland fire operations I not only have the opportunity to learn in the classroom but I can go out into the field with professors and practice what I've learned once I graduate I'll already have the skills I need to be successful in my career I've been a part of a club called the uwsp fire crew since I was a first year student in this club students get Wildland firefighting and prescribe burn training and opportunities
I've had the opportunity to volunteer in Florida and Illinois doing prescribed Burns and I've learned so much along the way as a sophomore I was able to work a Wildland firefighting job with the US Forest Service and gained valuable experience coming into college I wasn't expecting to be exposed to so many great experiences W Stevens Point has provided me with an abundance of opportunities that I couldn't have imagined which I know will benefit me upon graduation whatever it is you want to do go
out and pursue it take every opportunity thrown your way your uwsp journey is about to be fire now back to you Alex wow coming in hot Logan thank you so much for sharing your experiences the fire crew sounds like a great organization to join as a natural resources student the expert professors networking and volunteer opportunities are just some of the reasons why uwsp has a leading program in natural resources thanks again Logan U Stevens Point has a long history of offering sustainable practi
ces and courses to help students become leaders in creating a more Equitable environmentally sound and prosperous future let's meet Ashley a junior who is graduating a year early majoring in Biochemistry from Appleton Wisconsin Ashley was interested in learning more about Recycling and composting efforts when she arrived at Steven's Point and her story is incredible take it away [Music] Ashley thanks Alex hi everyone here at ewsu can find me involved in multiple student organizations like Waste
Management Society 350 and environmental justice organization and the student government Association where I've held various positions including the Environmental sustainability Affairs director and I now currently serve as the vice president when touring colleges I knew Stevens Point would be in my new future home it's hard not to fall in love with a campus that has a 280 acre Field Station called Sheley reserve a beautiful tropical Conservatory over 260 student organizations to get involved wi
th and a commitment to sustainable initiatives when I came to campus I quickly began to question what is recyclable when seeing a multistream system I was able to start collaborating with our wsp office of sustainability and a professor in the soil and waste program I started doing waste audits with other students collecting data and eventually became an adviser for a class doing the research separately I created a course with a peer to educate people on how to recycle and compost overall uwsp h
as always been committed to sustainability our campus holds numerous Awards for example wsp was the first University to receive the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recycling Excellence award and the first UW certified as a bampus USA school no matter what you take on wwsp will provide you with the tools you need to succeed you'll leave here with great experiences and so many memories now you know a bit about my story back to you [Music] Alex so impressive Ashley uwsp has been the first
in many sustainable initiatives first U school to be certified as a bampus USA first to use 100% renewable electricity first to offer composting in every academic and administrative building first to eliminate plastic water bottles in their dining operations and the only U school to be a member of the green Sports Alliance Ashley thank you for being a leader in in creating a more sustainable future that was awesome let's hear from Mike a senior majoring in Psychology and philosophy with a minor
in biology uwsp helps students discover their purpose whether it's finding the program that pequs the students interest or creating lasting connections with faculty and peers wsp is an academic Powerhouse with Innovative campus experiences this is what makes uwsp so special Mike tell us more [Music] thanks Alex hi everyone I am in my final semester at U Stevens Point I'll be graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and philosophy I originally picked uwsp because I thought I knew wha
t I wanted to study what I found out was that I've learned way more than I could have expected during my time here I entered my first year expecting to follow the path of of a wildlife ecology student while participating in track and field as an extracurricular my plans quickly changed just like many other students at wwsp as an honors student I had the opportunity to take an honors class in philosophy that left me so mystified that I had to add the major since then I've changed my major two mor
e times as I solidified my passions and goals I love how this University allows its students to freely explore the the many disciplines that it has to offer along with having support from mentors such as those in the Student Success Center here on campus you will not lack opportunities at wwsp there's more to experience here than could ever be done by one person I've competed at National Championships I have presented at multiple conferences and I've worked alongside researchers on Neuroscience
projects that usually aren't accessible to undergraduates despite all that my only regret is that I did not try more things I'll be completing my undergraduate studies soon and I intend to spend a considerable amount of time in Ghana after my graduation I am pursuing an internship in Clinical Psychology at the KFOR anoia teaching hospital to gain direct experience treating mental health disorders while I await responses from my PhD applications uwsp has helped me to discover my purpose and pursu
e my passions back to you [Music] [Applause] Alex Mike thank you for sharing how uwsp helps students discover their purpose and passion UW Stevens points honors program and Hands-On learning opportunities create ways for students to explore their interests your work is important in telling the story of how to find a program that fits your passion great job meet Kieran a health science pre-physical therapy major with a Spanish minor from Lake Geneva Wisconsin Kieran has always loved swimming and
Science and Embraces both as a student athlete wsp is home to more than 600 student athletes 26 Varsity Sports and numerous division 3 National and conference championships Karen is building leadership skills that help her in and out of the classroom Karen you're up [Music] thanks for that introduction Alex when I was looking for the perfect College I knew I wanted two things a college with a strong science and swim program I've been swimming since I was 7 years old and by the time my senior yea
r of high school came around I knew I just wasn't ready to give it up by participating in Varsity Athletics at uwsp I was able to form an immediate group of friends who have become my family I am part of the student athletic advis Missy committee my time on the committee has not only helped develop my leadership skills but connected me with other student athletes outside of my team while helping our students and Stevens Point Community poters compete in one of the most competitive division 3 con
ferences in the country with an impressive number of conference championships and NCAA appearances pointer Athletics provides experiences you won't want to miss uwsp still makes sure to put the student in student athlete the tutoring Learning Center on campus offers free one-on-one or group tutoring for any class our teams also host study tables where we set aside time to work on classwork as a team juggling my pre-professional program and Athletics fell overwhelming at first but wsp's faculty a
nd coaches work with me to align my schedule with practices enabling me to be successful both academically and athletically while this might be my last year as a student athlete I'm not finished with my academic career I'm currently applying to graduate schools to become a physical therapist my top program is wsp's new doctor of physical therapy degree which will be fully accredited this year after 4 years I just can't get enough of this campus and Community that's all for me roll dogs [Music] A
lex thank you Karen for sharing your amazing story now all vars City Athletic events are free for wwsb students so make sure to wear your purple and gold proudly Karen has juggled being an athlete and continuing her studies in one of many pre-professional programs here at wwsp good luck and graduate school Karen we're rooting for you being a transfer student can be a bit nerve-wracking this was true from Mato a junior majoring in arts management and media studies with a a minor in Business Admin
istration from Huntley Illinois Matteo found WSB while exploring programs related to events management he has adapted to the Wisconsin lifestyle absolutely loves hanging out with new friends and even landed an internship related to his new program let's hear more from Mato now thank you Alex when I was searching for a college I knew I wanted to get into Arts management and focus on event management while I was here I took a couple very cool media studies courses and realized I wanted to double m
ajor in both Arts management and media studies being a transfer student from Illinois I came here not knowing anyone I was nervous at first but after just one day I found a great group of friends wsp is more of a quiet and friendly Community the culture and Lifestyle on Stevens Point may be different but I'm so interested in learning more about people in Central Wisconsin there also interested in learning more about me too I have learned to adapt to the Wisconsin lifestyle and I've tried some th
ings I never thought I would be doing I have been ice fishing and I learned about the ways my friends grew up my advice is to go out and try new things because learning about new cultures is always so interesting I love how involved the university has been with my education for example I've interned with u Stevens Point continuing education office and worked on various marketing projects I use this internship to learn all skills necessary for my field and to see if this field is even right for m
e luckily for me I loved what I did and know this is the right path when I first arrived here I had no idea if I made the right choice after becoming involved with things like Club baseball internships and just going to school events I knew this was my home I will forever be a pointer and never regret the decision to choose this school love you Mom and back to you [Music] Alex thank you Tao we are so glad uwsp is your home away from home your transfer story will help other students understand th
at they have a place at this wonderful University students looking to transfer can use the transferology tool to see how their credits can transfer from over 68 schools cheers Mato U Stevens Point helps students become career ready by strengthening in demand skills and creating professional development opportunities in the region and Beyond let's hear from Maria a junior business administration major from Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin she interns for the century School of Business and economics and
plans over 300 plus professional events a year unbelievable let's find out what makes Maria pointer proud thanks Alex hi everyone at first I thought I wanted to be different than the the two generations before me who went to W Stevens Point however I quickly realized that wwsp was just as much my home as it was for my parents and grandparents yes indeed I am a proud third generation pointer coming to wwsp as a transfer student my goal was to involve myself not only in campus life but also my ac
ademics the business school is where I spend most of my time I am the treasurer of wom in business and the Outreach coordinator for the Arts management association to new and growing clubs at w Stevens Point as a professional events intern at the accredited centur School of Business and economics I spend my time between classes at the Anderson classroom to Career Center planning and running over 300 professional business events geared towards students I can help my peers get involved in leadersh
ip positions and develop their critical thinking and communication skills necessary to thrive some even interned with Fortune 1,000 companies one of our major events is The Internship Expo where students show off their hard work at the businesses and organizations they worked for over the semester or summer I also have received the business advisory Council scholarship one of the many scholarships available at w Stevens Point to help fund my education I am also involved in my sorority and hold t
he reigning title of Miss Wisconsin rabbits my my schedule is always full and I wouldn't have it any other way my journey didn't start like everyone else's but wwsp made it easy to become a pointer so in true pointer fashion roll dogs back to you Alex great job Maria an entrepreneurship Center and Center for Women's equity and development leadership will soon benefit all students at wwsp the sky the limit on ways a student can Network and connect with future employers thank you for sharing your
amazing story cheers to your PO pointer parents and grandparents too it's time to meet Sam Sam is a senior pursuing environmental science and management with a minor in sustainable energy at wwsp and is originally from medine Columbia he is so excited to talk to us about the amazing experience going to college in stev point in how wwsp is working to bring more great students like Sam to campus let's go [Music] Sam thanks Alex growing up I always challenged myself to step out of my comfort zone w
hether it was by trying different sports or reading books about science and technology after graduating high school I knew I wanted to come to the US so that I could live the experience expi of being a student athlete udw Stevens Point offered me The Best of Both Worlds a top your education and the opportunity to be a part of its fantastic teny UW Stevens Point is also home to one of the leading undergraduate natural resources programs in the US upon entering as an environmental science and mana
gement student I was able to immediately connect with professors with a wide variety of backgrounds they helped me find my passion in waste management and sustainable energy as a result I became the secretary of the was management society and I had the chance to attend several conferences and meet employers from multiple engineering and scientific companies with all the networking on campus I even landed a job at schm Clear reserve one of the three field stations in the College of natural resour
ces on the athletic side I was named captain of the tennis team which helped me develop my leadership skills on and off the court thanks to all the opportunities I've had access to RW Stevens Point I was given the role of University bassador I have interacted with students from all over the US and several International students who also share a passion for traveling and learning about diverse cultures I have learned about their backgrounds and aspirations and have been able to help them through
the college search process it has been an amazing journey and I wouldn't change a thing UW C Point has provided me with all the necessary tools to succeed in this world hitting it back to you Alex awesome job Sam you're such a great ambassador for wsp thank you for helping other students from across the nation and World navigate the college search process I can't wait to come back again and experience a tour and shakeley Reserve with you sometime thanks again Sam all right let's meet Emmy she's
a senior from Wane Wisconsin and she's going to tell us all about student organizations here at wwsp plus some of the clubs and projects she's part of on campus take it away Emmy [Music] thank you Alex ever since I was in high school I loved being involved in different clubs such as forensics and mock trial when I was looking at different universities I knew I wanted to continue being involved in learning new leadership skills what I find special about W Stevens Point is how much value there is
in campus involvement a huge part of college is finding where you belong in this world and with over 260 student organizations campus and community events and Resource Centers finding your place is a breeze I was able to find my place in Greek life both serving as the vice president of membership for my sorority and the vice president of risk management for ingree Council I've also found my place as president of our gender and sexuality Alliance and by founding our Collegiate forensics team the
university and campus engagement have made creating and participating in student organizations a fulfilling experience by allowing the students to take the Reigns of their organizations this is also a great way to meet new people with similar interests and goals being involved on campus is not only fun and a way to relieve stress but teaches valuable skills outside of the classroom I have learned organizational and communication skills how to plan large- scale events conflict resolution and how
to integrate these skills into my everyday life and career when I graduate I know I'll be ready to take on any goals I set my mind to because of the skills I've learned while creating and leading student organizations and the connections I've made I'm so thankful for wsp's student engagement back to you [Music] Alex that's right Emmy wow you really can do just about anything here at wwsb Emmy thank you for telling us all about student organizations here and showing us how easy it is to get invol
ved and belong to something you're passionate about on campus thanks again Emmy I am truly amazed by all the U Stevens Point stories I've heard today how awesome is U Stevens Point each student is building skills to help them grow intellectually culturally and professionally with lots of support and mentorship I want to thank all of the wonderful pointers for sharing their stories I've really enjoyed my time exploring the opportunities for students here at w USP that's all from me now it's your
turn to learn more about the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point it's truly an exceptional University located here in the bend in the Wisconsin River we'll see you on campus real soon everyone take [Music] care [Music]
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