The University of Connecticut invited admitted students to explore the campus and get to know what it’s like being a Husky at the first UConn Bound Day on Sunday, March 30. With admission decisions having been released recently, the university is hosting a number of events to encourage admitted students to consider UConn.
These events are run by the Husky Ambassadors Program, with the ambassadors being students themselves. Currently, the events they are running are UConn Bound, Husky-for-a-Day and Admitted Student Lunches.
“April is a busy but exciting time for Admissions, and we love every moment of it. We especially love UConn Bound because it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with admitted students and welcome the future generation of Huskies. Seeing their excitement when they arrive and their eagerness to ask questions is truly rewarding. It’s an incredible feeling to help them navigate this important decision—and sometimes, even be the reason they choose UConn,” said Kate Koval, a Husky Ambassador Coordinator.
UConn Bound Day began at 9 a.m. with a welcome ceremony at Gampel Pavilion. The ceremony had both student and faculty speakers talking about the UConn experience. After the Welcome Ceremony, admitted students and families had a full day of events. Each pre-professional office held a presentation about the resources and career tracks offered. Additionally, every individual school had separate presentations to discuss opportunities within each school and major.
“All the admitted students seemed so nervous to talk to the Husky Ambassadors, and it was so rewarding to slowly break down those barriers, get to know them, and answer personalized questions. Bound Day reminded me how far I have come since I attended so hesitantly a year ago; there were no words I could conjure up to express how UConn has truly become my home, despite all my apprehensions when visiting and committing,” said Kathleen Azpiri, a second-semester Urban & Community Studies Husky Ambassador.
At 12:30 p.m., there was an honors college informational session at Jorgenson. Honors Ambassadors assisted with the presentation by handing out water bottles and answering any questions students or families had about the honors program at UConn.
“I really loved being able to answer questions and be a resource for new students to go to for information. I’m thrilled that UConn offers opportunities to support incoming students and for us current students to share our passion, knowledge, and excitement about UConn!” Lina Wille, second-semester honors accounting and economics student, said over text.
The Husky Ambassadors also led a number of tours around the campus, as well as specific buildings. Recreational Center tours ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the informational pamphlet.
The Husky Ambassadors Program is also hosting more events at the moment.
“As Husky Ambassadors, we take part in Husky-for-a-Day —where admitted students experience a day in the life of a Husky —Large Call Campaigns to congratulate them on their acceptance, Event Greeting to welcome families for tours, and, of course, our favorite: Open Houses,” Koval said.
The second UConn Bound Day will be on Saturday, April 12 and will follow a similar schedule, according to the website.