Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Major: Information Management

Why did you choose UNLV?

I choose UNLV because of its diversity. Coming from a small island, it was very important for me to choose a university that made me feel at home, but at the same time, expand my world to new cultures and languages.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I'm currently the secretary for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), a position that has helped me engage with the Hispanic community as well as the STEM students. Also, I am a Team Leader for UNLV Collegiate DECA, a business organization that prepares emerging leaders in every career path. Through both organizations, I met people that have become family.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

For sure, the best place to study on campus is the 5th Floor of the Lied Library. I love going there because it has an amazing view of the strip, making it peaceful to do homework and study for those difficult exams.

High School: Basic Academy of International Studies
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Exploring Majors

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose UNLV because I wanted to be close to my family and friends. I also like the fact that it is the most diverse campus on the nation and that they offer a wide variety of majors to choose from.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

My favorite thing to do in Las Vegas is to go out with my friends to go shopping or trying new restaurants and activities that are offered in the city. I also enjoy hiking every once in a while.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

Fifth floor of the Lied Library. Especially in the mornings when it's empty and quiet and you can grab a drink at the Coffee Bean.

Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Major: Secondary Math Education

Why did you choose UNLV?

UNLV was the first university I toured, and I fell in love with campus. I also had the opportunity to continue my passion of music in the orchestra and marching band. The community was so inviting, and I love every moment on campus.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

I love hiking at Mount Charleston and Red Rock. Being in the mountains is so peaceful and a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

My favorite place to hang out is under the trees by the education building. The grass is nice to sit on and do homework with my friends.

High School: Desert Oasis High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Pre-Nursing

Why did you choose UNLV?

Las Vegas is welcoming to everyone whether you are from out of state or the country, so naturally UNLV was also welcoming to new students. I love how UNLV offers several opportunities that it is nearly impossible for anyone to not get involved and fit into. Also, UNLV has a strong nursing program, which encouraged me to stay and go to school in Las Vegas.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

The Hospitality Building! It is the newest building on campus, and it has a mixed environment of being able to socialize and hangout to being able to study in peace. It also provides a great view of The Strip at night.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I go to a lot of the sporting events, as well as events held on campus. I work two different jobs on campus, and I am also an officer of APHP. I get to be involved on campus and in the community through volunteer work with a group I share the same interests with academically. It is so much fun and everyone is so kind!

High School: Liberty High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Creative Writing

Why did you choose UNLV?

My two older cousins and I are all first generation students. My cousins are graduating in the spring from UNLV, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps. Once a rebel, always a rebel!

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I go to games and any events on campus. Our CSUN hosts amazing events, like having bounce houses or tie dye stations to decorate UNLV merchandise. Also - free food. I'm also lucky enough to be an OL this summer!

Where is the best place to study on campus?

Any quiet area on the 3rd and 4th floor of the library. It's so quiet in there, that you kind of forget where you are. I'm also a big fan of the 5th floor by the windows. Anything with a view is a win for me.

Hometown: Lansing, Kansas
Major: Human Services

Why did you choose UNLV?

I lived in Las Vegas for most of my life before moving to Kansas, and I wanted to come back to my roots.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am enhancing my college experience by getting out there and not being shy, not being afraid to meet new people and make new friends.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The best place to study on campus is my dorm room, but if you don’t have a dorm than in a library study room with your friends.

High School: Coronado High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Nursing

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

I love to eat, so being so close to the Strip is awesome because these restaurants are world famous. I get to try out new restaurants and see new shows whenever I want.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I enhanced my college experience by getting involved on campus. I joined the greek community and got a job on campus. It was the best decision for me because I was able to gain real leadership opportunity through my job and organization as well as come out of my shell making amazing friends that I would not have met otherwise.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

My favorite places to study on campus would be the Lied Library and the Starbucks in the Student Union. The Library is a great place to get some hardcore studying done with all of the resources provided to students. Starbucks is just a good place to grab a coffee and do some light studying.

Hometown: Tonopah, Nevada
Major: Secondary Education - Math

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose UNLV because the very first time I was on campus I felt like I was home.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I work on campus at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf located in the LIED Library. I have been able to make some great connections with other future educators through my involvement with the Rebel Educators student group.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

My favorite place to visit on campus is the LIED Library and ALL of the coffee places.

Hometown: Puyallup, Washington
Major: Anthropology

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

I have a few favorite places to hang out on campus. My top three would have to be the Student Union, the dorms and Lied Library. Depending on how I feel or what mood I am in helps me decide where I want to hang out.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am enhancing my college experience by being a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. I joined my sorority freshman year and I'm going on my fourth year of being in Greek Life. I enjoy every aspect of Greek life from participating in philanthropies to volunteering in community service events to creating friendships with various individuals in and outside of my chapter and taking in all of the opportunities and perks from being in a sorority. I also work at the SRWC gym and lived in the dorms for the past two years.Working and living on campus helped me create a sense of connection with the student body and university in general. Especially coming from out of state, my involvement on campus helped make it an easier transition from living in Washington to here.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The best place to study on campus would have to be anywhere in the Lied Library. My favorite spots in particular are on the library’s second floor. There's a lounge section with plenty of couches and chairs of your choice to sit and study in!

Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
Major: Economics

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose UNLV because I wanted to get out of the "California bubble," but I wanted to stay close to my parents.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Attend First Friday’s downtown. First Friday is a great place to get some food from food trucks and see local art!

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The Beverly Rogers Law Library.

High School: Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Chemistry

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose to attend UNLV because it allowed me to stay close to my family, and it was financially the best decision for me. UNLV offered me lots of great scholarships that I couldn't refuse! Plus, attending UNLV meant I could keep my pet lizards.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

I love attending concerts! I'm a huge rock, metal, and alternative rock fan. The Las Vegas music scene is perfect for seeing all of my favorite bands!

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The best place to study would definitely be the Quiet Rooms in the library. The mutual respect among the people in the rooms creates a great environment to focus on learning.

Hometown: Detroit, MI
Major: Criminal Justice

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose UNLV because I felt like I was home when I came here for Rebel Preview my junior year of High School. I couldn’t wait to graduate so I could become a Rebel.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I have enhanced my experiences by working on campus as an Orientation Assistant as well as a Resident Assistant. Also being a part of the Black Student Organization.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

My favorite place to study is either Lied Library or my dorm room.

High school: Yuma Union High School
Major: Anthropology

Why did you choose UNLV?

Immigration clinic that UNLV offers to the public.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

I love to grab coffee at Public US followed by a glissade down Mt Charleston.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

SEB Greenhouse.

High School: Valley High School
Major: Film & Pre Business

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I have been a part of Circle K, Italian Club and French club while being at UNLV. I also work for the Performing Arts Center as an usher which has allowed me to get involved with the arts at our school and watch cool shows.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

FDH basement aka the film studios.

High School: Canyon Springs High School
Major: Secondary Education

Why did you choose UNLV?

I love that it’s where I grew up and it’s also affordable. Las Vegas has become my home, and I have always imagined UNLV as a perfect fit for me.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am involved with Rebel Educators which is an organization within the College of Education that volunteers at local schools and fundraises for school related events in the community. I am also a part of the Honors College and am going to be leading orientations this summer. Next semester, I plan on joining Greek life as well.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The Education Library.

High School: East Career and Technical Academy
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Marketing

Why did you choose UNLV?

UNLV is the most diverse campus in the world, and being a business major, diversity is important. I get to work with people from all different parts of the country and even the world! UNLV gives me the best opportunity of what to expect after I start my career!

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

My new favorite thing to do in Las Vegas is gone to all of the escape rooms! I have done 3 escape rooms in Las Vegas and plan to eventually do all of them!

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am currently the UNLV DECA Alumni Coordinator as well as a member of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars. I work on call as a Rebel Recruiter and I’m in my second year of being an Orientation Leader!

High School: Valley High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Pre-Nursing

Why did you choose UNLV?

I choose UNLV because it was affordable and closer to home. Being one of the most diverse University in the Nation, I wanted to be surrounded with people of different backgrounds.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

My favorite place to be is at the lounge area on the first floor of BHS. It's always quiet and my classes are held around the STEM side of the campus.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

My favorite thing to do is to go out and eat food. There are a lot of different cuisines that I can choose from. I personally prefer to eat desserts as much as I can.

High School: Del Sol High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Comprehensive Medical Imaging

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am on the Pom Team as well as I work for Orientation and the Research Office on campus.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

Always the Library.

Why did you choose UNLV?

It felt like home to me from the first moment I stepped on campus.

Hometown: Fontana, CA
Major: Psychology (minor: Neuroscience)

Why did you choose UNLV?

I wanted to move to a new place and meet new people.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Walk the Strip. People watching is always great there.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

Lied Library (2nd floor group study).

High School: College of Southern Nevada High school
Hometown: Northfield, MN
Major: Kinesiology

Why did you choose UNLV?

I choose UNLV because I heard nothing but great things about the school.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The Student Union.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Go outside and enjoy the warm weather. We don’t get a lot of that in MN. Also go to the golden knights games.

High School: College of Southern Nevada High school
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Computer Science

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

Game Room in the Student Union.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The library study rooms and the biology building waterfall.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

I love going to the movies.

Hometown: Inglewood, CA
Major: Journalism

Why did you choose UNLV?

I love Vegas. It’s also close enough to where if something went down, my mom could come get me but far enough to where I can do what I want.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

My room in my residence hall.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Hang out with my fraternity brothers.

Hometown: Pasadena, California
Major: Film

Why did you choose UNLV?

After taking a year off after high school, I chose UNLV because of their diverse campus and epic side opportunities in the film department.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

In Vegas, I like to go kart at the mini grand prix.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

The majority of my life is spent on the fifth floor of the library or in the new Hospitality Building.

High School: Southwest CTA
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Pre-Nursing

Why did you choose UNLV?

I heard the nursing school here in UNLV is one of the best nursing schools in the country. I also liked the modern atmosphere of the campus and the resources it offers.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Hang out in Town Square.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

5th Floor Lied Library.

High School: Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Pre Professional Biology

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Go out to eat Korean barbecue, drink boba afterwards at Kung Fu Tea, and go do karaoke for three hours straight with friends... 12/10 would recommend.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

I love the Lied Library just because you can do work while cracking jokes with friends... There are also a bunch of study spaces for when your friends are distracting you too much (haha).

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I’ve become involved on campus through joining service organizations that help find opportunities for me to volunteer wherever in Las Vegas. My friends and I also started our own club so if you’re looking to join a club that doesn’t already exist, I would highly recommend making your own! I am also a student worker in the Geoscience Department and it rocks (had to make the pun xD ).

High School: Coronado HS
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Economics, Mathematics, and Computer Science

Why did you choose UNLV?

UNLV is home to amazing research opportunities for undergraduate students at an affordable price. I believe UNLV is one of the best stepping stones to the top graduate programs in the world.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Sit by the air conditioner. Also, I love to go to the Cosmopolitan Pool on summer nights to watch a movie in their weekly "Dive-In."

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

Office of Admissions with my coworkers!!

Hometown: Las Vegas
Major: Undeclared

Why did you choose UNLV?

I wanted to go to a university and it’s sort of close to home.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Hangout with friends.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

5th floor library balcony, catch me studying.

High School/Hometown: North West Career and Technical Academy
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Journalism and Media Studies

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

My favorite thing to do here is walk around The Strip. There are so many beautiful structures scattered around this area, and it is a great place to take pictures. Along The Strip is the Fashion Show Mall, which I think is one of the best places to shop. Additionally, Las Vegas has some of the most delicious restaurants, consisting of food from all cultures. Whether you want Greek food or Korean BBQ, Las Vegas has it all.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

I love hanging out in the Lied Library. Almost every day I'm at the library with my friends, either studying or just catching up. The best part about the Lied Library is its deviation from the traditional library setting, so we can be productive while also being social.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

The Lied Library is the best place to study. There are many places for students to study, whether it is in a lounge or in a study room. It also has a Coffee Bean in case someone needs a little motivation. If there's any time where I need to study or do assignments on campus, I go to the library.

Hometown: Proviso West Bellwood, Illinois
Major: Secondary Education - English

Why did you choose UNLV?

UNLV was my choice to continue my educational path because it was diverse. It has character. Great resources to help you be great. Positive Vibes made me take the extra leap of faith.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Sightseeing, Bowling, Playing Pool.

Where is the best place to study on campus?

Where ever you can find that comfy space! I mostly choose to study in CEB and Lied Library.

High School: Desert Oasis High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Pre-Professional Biology

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Driving my motorcycle around the city is my favorite thing to do. Riding a motorcycle is such a freeing experience. It is a freedom that is known to few, and I am lucky to be one of them. There is nothing that compares to feeling the fresh wind on your face and looking out at the beautiful desert landscape of Las Vegas.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

I spend most of my free time in the Lied Library. It is a great place to have out with friends and relax before and after my classes. Plus, Dominos delivers right to the library which is pretty convenient when my friends and I get hungry.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am a member of The Association of Pre-Health Professional which is a student organization that gets students involved in community service and it also gives students the opportunity to speak with people from professional schools. In addition, I work on campus for the Academic Success Center as a science tutor.

High School: Las Vegas High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Biology

Why did you choose UNLV?

Because it is a beautiful school and it offered the best path for me to get to where I wanted to be.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Hiking.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

The Library

High School: Basic High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Psychology

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Trying new restaurants, there are so many great food places that the options are endless.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

LDS Institute Building, there is always something going on from religion classes to full on ping pong tournaments.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I love working in the Office of Admissions where I get to help students become Rebels on a daily basis.

High School: Foothill High School
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Marketing

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose UNLV because of the experiences I was able to have here as a college student while also staying close to my family, which has always been a vital part to my life.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

My favorite place to hang out on campus is the Student Union. It is a great place to forget about the stresses of class and grab a bite to eat with all my pals.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I am currently a very proud and active member of a Panhellenic sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta. I went through recruitment my first semester and have remained active my entire college career. I have held many positions which has fostered my leadership and teamwork skills in ways I never could have imagined. It has also given me amazing volunteer opportunities and given me the confidence to venture into new experiences such as New Student Orientation.

Hometown: Santa Monica
Major: Criminal Justice & Communication Studies Minor

Why did you choose UNLV?

I wanted to continue at UNLV after getting my Associates from CSN. UNLV has really great programs and I'm glad I enrolled.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

Getting involved on campus definitely provides a true college experience. I'm part of the Orientation Team and Rebel Fundraising Team. I'm also active in many honors groups and volunteer groups around campus.

Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?

The new Hospitality building and outside of the Student Union when the weather is nice.

Hometown: Green River, Wyoming
Major: Pre-med Kinesiology

Why did you choose UNLV?

I chose UNLV because of the great weather, the diversity, and they are rated high in my major.

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Road Trips.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I’m in Greek life, I’m a CSUN member, and I am helping a professor with her research.

High School: Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH)
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Economics

Why did you choose UNLV?

I took a tour and it changed my mind about college. The environment was great and I loved the programs. I was impressed with the resources that UNLV provides and all the extracurricular activities I could be involved in. UNLV was close to home as well, so it could be like my second home!

What is your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?

Go to all the social events! Whether it's Premier, Party at the Pida, or hanging out with my clubs, they're a great way for me to have fun and relieve stress.

How are you enhancing your college experience?

I'm involved with several organizations, such as Collegiate DECA, the Rebel Venture Fund, Camp Kesem, and the Honors Student Council. Of course, I'm honored to be working as an Orientation Leader this summer. Student organizations are a great way to spice up college life and with over 350 campus organizations, you're bound to find something you'll enjoy.