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Student-athlete Gabby Williams, Women’s Basketball on Dec. 5, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Gabby Williams

Being a Husky means 'it’s a responsibility to hold myself a certain way and represent the University with pride and class.'

Student-athlete Mamadou Diarra, Men’s Basketball, in a History of Immigrants course taught by assistant professor Jason Chang at the Asian American Cultural Center on Dec. 7, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Mamadou Diarra

'It’s an honor to be a Husky. There’s been a ton of tradition passed down through generations, and just being able to represent this university is an amazing feeling.'

MBA student Enuma Ezeife in a classroom on a new floor at the Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

MBA Student Pursues Internship to Benefit Medical Patients

During an internship this past summer, Enuma Ezeife helped build sales for a UConn startup marketing a medical innovation that will help patients who need a bone graft.

Joel Thomas, an international student from Dubai, outside the School of Business. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

International Student Joel Thomas ‘A Charismatic Go-Getter’

This Dubai native finds his purpose leading the Learning Community Council.

Daniel Munch ‘19, Livestock Management and Policy (Individualized Major); Resource Economics who is also a "Day in the Life" student swims laps at the Brundage pool on Sept. 6, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Personalize Your Plan: A Day in the Life of Daniel Munch ’19

'UConn is a school where opportunities exist no matter your interest,' says Munch, an individualized major.

Freshmen Morgan, left, a forward, and Taylor Wabick, a defender, at the Freitas Ice Forum. 'We have always been on the same team, except for one game,' says Taylor. (Steve Lewis/UConn Photo)

The Manitoba Twins of UConn Ice Hockey

'We have always been on the same team, except for one game,' says Taylor Wabick.

Undergraduate Student Government President Irma Valverde '18 (BUS)(CLAS) speaks during a rally at the Hugh S. Greer Field House on Sept. 20, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Find Your Niche: A Day in the Life of Irma Valverde ’18

The way to carve your own niche at UConn is to get involved, says Valverde, president of the Undergraduate Student Government.

Student-athlete Heidi Druehl, Women’s Soccer, speaks with her academic counselor Ingrid Hohmann about an upcoming exam she will need to take while traveling with the team. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Heidi Druehl

'UConn has helped shape my life by allowing me to find my real passion.'

Stephen Sam ‘19 9 p.m. Studying with peers in ScHOLA²RS House Learning Community in Next Gen Hall. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Discover Your Passion: A Day in the Life of Stephen Sam ’19

This computer science major has his eyes set on working for a 'technical giant' such as Apple or Google after he graduates.

Bridget Oei performs an experiment with classmates in a chemistry lab. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Embrace Opportunity: A Day in the Life of Bridget Oei ’18

For researcher and dancer Bridget Oei '18 (CLAS), UConn offers a perfect mix of possibilities.