Lynx Life Stories

Studying abroad is an experience worth pursing, regardless of the obstacles! Take it from Global Education’s Graduate Assistant Blake Mello as he explains how COVID-19 affected his plans to study in Japan, but ultimately led him to Spain.

Finding your people is a huge part of the college experience. Peer Advocate Leaders (PALs) work with new students and help them to build foundations for their time at CU Denver—they also create their own community in the process!

EURēCA! scholar Sebastian Zegarra-Pardo hopes people will gain a greater sense of empathy and understanding from viewing his historical research. He discusses his experience and process with Undergraduate Research.

If you’re looking to fulfill a sense of belonging and become a part of a community here at CU Denver, there are several ways to do so! There are many student clubs to join, including three that are being spotlighted by the Learning Hub Ambassadors.

During this time of the school year, it can be hard to prioritize ourselves and make time for self-care. The Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement explains how wellness should be a habit and goes into how to implement it.

Read more about how the transition to Inspire will support your student experience, and what work the Office of Student Success is doing to ensure your time as a CU Denver Lynx is as smooth as possible!

Although unpaid internships can help you gain experience (and credits!), it may be difficult to ignore financial burdens. Luckily, the Experiential Learning Center (ELC) offers an Unpaid Internship Support Scholarship to students each semester.

Before Auraria was a tri-institutional campus, it was one of the oldest neighborhoods in Denver. CU Denver graduate student Alyssa Lobato shares her story as a student whose family makes up the population of Displaced Aurarians.