Lynx Tales

New Student and Family Engagement’s Shivani Kakarla writes about how growing up in India has helped her in her roles as a Graduate Assistant and Peer Advisor at CU Denver by teaching her how to adapt.

When it comes to navigating your future, it’s okay to explore different interests and change your mind. CU Denver UNIV instructor and LRC program coordinator Zeyna Aouad gives tips for thinking about the future.

A lot of us start college thinking we have it figured out, but come to realize we actually don’t—and that’s okay! PAL Aubrey Hoffman-Maroney shares her own experience and explains how change and growth go hand-in-hand.

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!

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.

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.

Whether you’re new to CU Denver or returning, the ease back into school might take some time. Luckily, Student Transitions & Family Engagement is here to support students with some tips that can help you succeed this Fall semester!