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A Living Learning Community Experience

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Application season is among us, including housing applications! The first deadline to approach is March 10 for students interested in Living Learning Communities (LLC) or Themed communities (TC). To apply, log in to CIS and complete an application in Housing U.  Students can apply for two types of housing in their application: LLCs/TCs or traditional […]

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries

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Because Valentine’s Day has just passed and love is in the air, I wanted to take the time to discuss what healthy relationships look like and how to create healthy boundaries.   No matter the relationship—friendship or other—boundaries are essential to establishing healthy communication patterns. So, let’s learn about healthy relationships!  I spoke with Susan Chamberlain, […]

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Lifestyle

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Navigating college, roommates and adulthood can be difficult, but we’re here to help! From hard advice from personal experiences to activities to do in Salt Lake, Lifestyle has all the hacks and tips you may need.   More on lifestyle:  Salt Lake Summer Fun Latte Lounge Tips for a College Thanksgiving Financially Spooked? We can help! […]

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Five Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Semester of College

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Beginning the first semester of college is the start of an invigorating chapter, but it is also overwhelmingly terrifying. Personally, I had no idea what I was doing. As the oldest child in my family, I would be the first of my siblings to go to college away from home.   To calm any initial fears, the U […]

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Dining

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 As you plan out your campus experience, we know that a variety of nutritious and delicious foods are very important. Looking for information about dining on campus, cooking or eating on a budget? Good news! You can find it all in the content below.   More on dining:   Dining On Campus How to Order Food at […]

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Why Microaggressions Matter: Understanding the Impact of Unconscious Biases

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Our community on campus is built to foster a culture of belonging, personal development, and collegiate success. These goals inform the everyday work of our staff and student leaders, influence our resident programming and interactions, and provide a solid foundation for confronting challenges within our communities. One of the greatest hindrances to that goal is the prevalence of microaggressions experienced by students across campus every day.   A […]

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Best Study Spots on Campus

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It’s officially midterms week. In preparation, you need to scout out and secure a great study space in order to conquer your tests! Willard Marriott Library Obviously, we couldn’t talk about study spaces without mentioning the campus staple, the Marriott Library. Everyone has their preferences, but the booths on the bottom floor take the gold. […]

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Top Five Things to Do in Utah This Fall

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1. Hike in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyon.   Little Cottonwood Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon are by far some of my favorite canyons in Utah; they’re so beautiful! I may be biased, but I’m fully convinced Utah has the best fall colors. Go check out the colors for yourself and see the stunning mix of […]

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My First Week Living on Campus as a First-year

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I was positively terrified yet excited in the days leading up to my first-year move-in day. I considered calling in sick for college and joining the circus. To me, college just seemed like a big pile of unknowns. I often wondered things like “How am I going to make friends?” and “Am I going to […]

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