Welcome to my fourth blog. In this blog post, I will tell you more about the feeling of studying at a university in America.
Do you know that feeling that you become completely hyped when you look at a typical American film that reflects the university life? Probably! In any case, I did.
I can tell you one thing. Studying at a university in America is exactly like in the movies. We are not yet a High School Musical with all that singing and dancing.
Southern Utah University
“Give us the work and strength to get it done, so rang the burden of their decision. We must and will, every woman and man, this was their prophecy, this their vision.” Fae Decker Dix
Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university located in Cedar City, Utah. The university has around the 1,700 students each year. SUU has more than 140 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs, that can take your life in any direction. If you interested in studying at the SUU take a look at the programs they offer.
The founding of the university was in spring of 1897. SUU had various names during this period.
1897 – 1913 Branch Normal School
1913 – 1953 Branch Agricultural College
1953 – 1969 College of Southern Utah
1969 – 1990 Southern Utah State College
1991 – present Southern Utah University
Student life
Most student organizations at SUU are officially recognized and provided with assistance by the SUU Student Association (SUUSA). SUUSA is the leading student organization and provides activities throughout the school year for students. Activities range from comedians, concerts, carnivals, outdoor movies and dances. SUUSA is governed by four executive council members, elected each March, along with one representative per college in the Student Senate, by the general student body.
Traditions
Carter Carillon: When a student begins their education at SUU they walk beneath the 76-foot tall bell tower heading east and are asked to not walk beneath it again till they graduate. When students graduate the formal processional line walks beneath it, heading west toward the setting sun, symbolizing an end of an era.
True T-Bird: The Student Alumni Association hosted the inaugural True T-Bird night in 1994 and it has been an SUU tradition ever since. Students and alumni gather the Friday of Homecoming at midnight on the plaza surrounding Old Sorrel and kiss a person of they're choosing, thus becoming and renewing their commitment as a True T-Bird of Southern Utah University.
Pancake Study Break: At the end of each fall semester SUU students are invited to Pancake Study Break, a late night study break where SUU faculty and staff serve students an all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs and bacon the night before finals begin. Food for the event is free and students get their one shot to be served by their professors and even the University president.
Thunderbird Awards: The Thunderbird Awards have been a part of SUU’s campus life since 1950. Each year at the end of the spring semester, faculty, staff and students celebrate the year’s accomplishments, outstanding students and employees and recognize community members. This is a formal affair that is immediately followed by the Thunderbird Ball.
Thunderbirds
The university's sports teams are known as the Thunderbirds. The colors are red, white and black. The Thunderbirds compete in:
Football
Gymnastics
Basketball
Softball
Volleyball
Tennis
Soccer
Track & Field
Attending a Thunderbirds contest is an incredible experience. All students and local residents then come together to encourage the relevant team. Everyone carries the merchandise of SUU and cheers are pronounced, small performances given and of course not to mention cheerleader team standing on the side to entertain the audience.
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In my fifth blog I will tell you about my awesome trip to Chicago.
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