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Many chances to find your way at UA BY CHELSEY WADE The Daily Wildcat
Being one out of more than 39,000 undergraduates at the UA promises to be a paradoxical journey of developing personal interests and exploring one’s place in the greater whole. Whether that particular whole means a classroom, hiking club, coffee shop, workplace or anything in between, the choice is yours. At times, incoming freshman and experienced juniors alike will wonder how to make these four defining years endure past impassioned professors and student loans. Two graduating seniors gave the Daily Wildcat advice about things to look forward to from their own time spent at UA.
Embracing Changes There are 287 degrees offered by the UA. In these four years, when life will inevitably throw out uncontrollable changes, it can be assuring to have say in the more subjective choices. With that being said, don’t be afraid to explore interests and know when to pursue classes that pique your interest. Jorge Marin, a senior studying art and Spanish literature, explored degree paths of
pre-nursing, architecture and 3-D art before deciding which best suited his interests. “Don’t let money be your number one motive in choosing a career,” Marin said. “You should go for something you’re good at and makes you happy, and play to your strengths. I’m really glad I pursued what is a passion for me. I’m really satisfied with my college experience, and I think it’s because I had to go through that process of searching and trying to find what worked for me.”
Picking Up New Hobbies The UA offers clubs ranging in areas of academia, politics, religion, social justice, greek life and sports. Trying something you’ve never done before can be scary but fulfilling. “Any spare time you have, don’t think of it as a loss, think of it as an opportunity you have to pick up a hobby,” said Jack Podczerwinski, a political science senior. “Develop your time, challenge yourself, see if you can do it. Go to the gym, go to different coffee shops besides Starbucks or try to learn a new language, because this is the only time you can do it without having consequences of failing.”
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ZONAZOO MEMBERS HOLD THEIR HANDS UP as a player from the Arizona Wildcats makes a free throw during Arizona’s 69-57 win against Colorado in McKale Center on Jan. 23. Students will get the chance to attend several sporting events throughout their time at the UA.
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