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What is the University of Utah's mascot?
Swoop the Red-Tailed Hawk
Where can students get free tutoring for many classes?
Learning Center
What campus resource offers mental health counseling?
University Counseling Center
What office can help with resumes and interview prep?
U Career Success
What office helps students with their Financial Aid?
Financial Aid Office (duh)
What year was the University of Utah founded?
1850
Where can students get help with essays and writing?
Where can students go if they're worried about food access?
Feed U Pantry
What platform is often used to find jobs and internships?
Handshake
(Linkedin honorable mention)
When should you be looking and applying for scholarships?
At least once year in the Fall, when University scholarships open up.
Who is the President of the University?
President Randall
What are office hours?
Time to meet with professors of TAs for help
What is one sign that it might be time to reach out for wellness support?
Trouble sleeping, overwhelmed, grades slipping, etc.
What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
CV is longer & more detailed. Resume is 1-page and job-focused.
What is a risk of accepting more student loans than needed?
Long-term debt & repayment stress.
What is the oldest building on campus?
The Park Building on President's Circle.
What is Supplemental Instruction?
Free, peer-led study sessions designed to help students succeed in historically challenging courses.
You can improve your focus, memory, motivation, and overall performance by taking care of what?
Your mental and physical health
Why are internships valuable even before senior year?
They can provide experience, networking, and career clarity.
What is a plan for how you spend and save your money called?
a budget sheet
What does it mean to be a "flagship" University?
"A flagship university is the primary, leading public university in a state, often the oldest, largest, and most research-intensive institution, serving as the system's main representative for high-level academics, research, professional education, and statewide economic development."
What should you do if you're struggling in a class before midterms?
Reach out to the professor/TA, attend office hours, study groups, etc.
What should you do if you're worried about a friend's well-being?
Check in with them, listen, and help connect them with resources if needed. https://studentaffairs.utah.edu/mental-health-resources.php
What is one way you can start to build a professional network in college?
Career fairss, internships, campus jobs, mentors, professors, student organizations...
What is a credit score, and what is it used for?
"A credit score is a number — typically between 300-850 — that estimates how likely you are to repay a loan and make the payments on time." -FTC