Insights From the Inside
Savvy. Perceptive. Perhaps a little cynical?
Being a student in the 21st century, you’re all these things. You expect more. Much more. And you don’t have time to waste on things that aren’t authentic. That feel staged. Planned. Fake.
Enter this blog.
You’ll be able to see what it’s really like to be an online student at UC Denver. You’ll get insights and accounts from current students who share their life as a…
- Student
- Parent
- Traveler
- Twitter-er
Every week they’ll capture their crazy, chaotic, unique life as an online student with words, pictures and video so you can see what they see, feel what they feel.
Think of it like the ‘Real World’. But real.
Meet Our Bloggers...
Travel with Travis as he completes his degree, plays charades through the language barrier and experiences the exotic and interesting customs and character of his travels overseas.
Major: Public Administration
Activities: "Having random conversations with people that can't speak English. Surfing on the Outer Banks of NC (OBX), Playing rugby!"
One Random Fact: "I've held a Panda Bear."
http://www.ucdonlineblog.com/travis/
Read Jo’s story as she continues moving closer to her dreams, while planning a wedding, climbing 14ers, and generally living life to the fullest.
Major: Sociology
Activities: "My favorite activities are biking, swimming, hiking and running. Otherwise, I also love rock climbing, camping, and hanging out with friends. When I'm stuck indoors, I love to focus on writing and reading a large amount of books!"
One Random Fact: "I am a health nut, who loves learning about nutrition, and is a cancer survivor by the age of 20."
http://www.ucdonlineblog.com/jo/
Follow along as Kat muses about being new to online education, motherhood, and temporary sleep deprivation.
Major: English Writing
Activities: "When I have time? Improv comedy, karaoke, hiking, trying to wish my house clean..."
One Random Fact: "I tore my ACL while running away from an angry possum in 2004 in the middle of the night after an unsuccessful evening of gambling on a riverboat. The end."
http://www.ucdonlineblog.com/kat/
Follow Sarah as she takes care of family, work, school and still finds a little time for herself.
Major: Library Science
Activities: "Reading, Kayaking, Running, Jewelry Making, Yoga, Cooking."
One Random Fact: "I once partied in Vegas with the guy from Milli Vanilli. I swear to Goodness."
http://www.ucdonlineblog.com/sarah/