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Major: Broadcast Journalism, Junior
Hometown: Orem, UT
High School: Timpanogos, 2002
Campus Involvement: USU Ambassador, Business Council, Ombudsman Committee, USU Lobbying Team
Favorite Aggie Ice Cream:
Aggie Blue Mint

Let me tell you something. . .I LOVE Utah State University! And choosing to come here has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Academically the school is a perfect fit for me. It has challenged my intellect and provided many opportunities for me to excel. I am grateful for the dynamics of the school; it is personable enough to stand out and capable enough of providing countless outlets for the future. And the social scene in Cache Valley is unique to the rest of the world. Where else can you sled down a hill on your mattress with nine of your best friends? From the 80's Music Video parties to the late night Beto's runs, the social scene at USU is the only one of its kind. I have never been happier than my days in Logan. I love this school and I truly credit it for molding me into the person I am today.

Growing up in Utah Valley I really had no intention of going to Utah State. At home Aggie Blue is not always the choice of blue and none of my five other siblings had attended USU, so I really didn't give it much thought. It wasn't until my senior year of high school when I had the chance to attend a leadership conference at USU that my eyes were opened. It was actually my first time to beautiful Cache Valley and I was enthralled.

The orange and red-leaved trees scattered throughout the crisp, autumn air, the quaintness of downtown Logan and the bustling campus of USU; I was impressed. And from there things started clicking. I liked the idea of moving away from home to go to school yet still being close enough to run back home every now and again and raid my mom's pantry. I also asked alumni about their experiences at USU and they all raved about it, including some of my favorite high school teachers and counselors. I soon made up my mind and never looked back, and of course there are no regrets!

Videos
- Mardi Gras (one of my faves on campus)
- A Night at the Theatre (can you pronounce Pirates of Penzance?)
- Mr. USU (we really do want world peace)
Blog
Jason's Photo Album
All Photo Albums

My Goals
- Become a little better every day.
- Write a self-help book.
- Attend graduate school.
- Find a wife.
- Never grow old of going to concerts.
- Give back to USU.
- Serve the elderly.
- Visit the pyramids in Egypt.
- Run the Boston Marathon.
- Graduate from Utah State.

Favorite Memories of USU:
- Waffle party when my favorite professor, Dr. Peterson, came
- The friends
- Camping in the foothills
- Sledding down Old Main on a mattress
- The Howl (both the Halloween party and the new tradition)
- Ambassadors
- A night with Babu (my friend from India)
- Late night study groups
- Late night water balloon raids
- Autumn jogs
- Office hours with professors
- 1st Dam jumping (summer and late fall)
- Anger management party
- Scooter gang
- RedBox runs on a late Saturday night
- Tubing down Logan River
- Skiing at Beaver Mountain
- Spring Break!!!!! (I LOVE spring break)
- Trips to LD's
- Local band-acoustic shows
- Business council
- Lobbying at Salt Lake Capitol
- Goldfish pass game
- Kissing girls (on the Block A and off)
- The Prom Party
- Class (particularly the discussion-based classes)
- Katie Jo Nielsen
- Job at the computer labs

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