The Value of the Honors Experience
We asked current students how the Honors Program has shaped their time in college. Here are some responses:
Major: Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences and Wildlife Ecology
“The Honors Program has been integral to my academic, professional, and personal development. It has boosted my confidence, provided crucial resources and support that have helped me excel in my research and creative endeavors, and connected me to a wonderful community of students, faculty, and alumni.”
Major: Finance and Economics
"Participating in the Honors Program has given me countless opportunities to push myself to achieve bigger and better things. It has taken me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to learn from a well-rounded group of peers. Because of the many people I've gotten to know in this program, I have made strong connections to peers, professors, and mentors who help me become the person I want to be."
Major: Kinesiology
"I first joined Honors because I thought it sounded good, and I had always taken Honors courses in high school. Little did I know that three years later, I would be preparing myself to apply for medical school. The Honors Program has given me so many valuable experiences to help make me a more competitive applicant. Whether you are wanting to go on to graduate school or land your dream job after college, the Honors Program at USU will give you the tools you need to transform from a high school student into the kind of person that these schools and businesses are looking for."
Major: Accounting with a minor in Data Analytics
“Honors has allowed me to delve deeper when it comes to my education. The program provides diverse courses that helped me find a major I'm passionate about and interested in. Along with the academic assistance, Honors provides numerous opportunities to connect with professors and fellow Honors students, all of whom I consider friends and people I can rely on. The Honors Program will genuinely add value to your time here at USU.”
Major: Interior Architecture & Design
“Through Honors, I get to make connections with professors and students who are outside of my major to get a breadth of knowledge. Some of my closest friendships and relationships with professors have come from living in Honors housing and taking Honors courses. I know I am surrounded by people who will support and encourage me when I need it!”
“The Honors Program has helped me create real relationships with professors at Utah State University. Through Honors Book Labs, courses and Mentoring Agreements, I have learned from faculty and created a stronger support system. They have helped me with letters of recommendation, research opportunities, and advice.”
"The biggest value of Honors for me has been the community I have met and opportunities I have received. It has kept me grounded and further prepared me for my educational, life, and career goals."
Major: International Studies
"USU Honors opens so many doors that aren't typically available to most undergraduate students. The program gives so much more in benefits than the effort it takes. It's a great way to build your education, make connections, and learn outside the classroom."
Major: Wildlife Ecology and Management
"Being in the USU Honors Program has allowed me to form connections with professors and course material in a way that I would not have been able to otherwise. I have been able to pursue research that I’m passionate about, collaborate with students who have many different interests, and join a community of like-minded students who push me to be the best version of myself."