Topic: Tucson

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Four Ways to Maximize Your Time Outside Class

Meet Patrick, a public management and policy major who shares his advice for making the most of your college experience.

Alice at Sedona, Arizona

From Exchange Student to Doctoral Candidate

As a high school exchange student, Alice discovered that moving from Italy to live in Nebraska was an eye-opening experience. Now a doctoral candidate, her work focuses on helping international students find connection and community through communication.

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Going Our Way?

If you're headed to campus, planning your trip can be half the fun with innovative transportation services to aid both the wanderer and hard-core commuter.

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Continuing to Serve: A Marine Veteran Prepares for Nursing School

Kathy Nunez, a veteran and first-generation American, draws on the skills she acquired in the service to succeed in the classroom.

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Nadira Sage Mitchell: Native American, Conservationist, Wildcat

Nadira is reaching out and speaking out on behalf of the people and wildlife that call the tribal lands of the Southwest home.

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The Ultimate Campus REC Guide

You don’t have to be a superstar athlete or health nut to find something to love about the University of Arizona’s Campus Recreation offerings.

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Tips for Your Campus Tour

Everything you need to know before your visit to our beautiful Tucson campus.

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The Ultimate University of Arizona Bucket List

Here are the top University of Arizona experiences every Wildcat needs to do. How many can you check off the list?

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The Essential Guide for the First-Year Student’s First Weeks

What to know, what to pack, what to do, and who to follow. Updated for the Fall 2022 semester.

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How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Go to the University of Arizona

Going out of state is a big commitment – for you, and for your family. Here’s one Wildcat’s story of how Arizona became home

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Where to Go When It’s Hot

With an average of 350 sunny days a year, Tucson was made for fun in the sun! But where do Wildcats go when the heat is on? Let’s find out.

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Preparing for College: A Checklist for High School Sophomores

It's never too soon to get excited about your future –or to plan for it. Here is our list of the top four things you can do right now to get ready for college.