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Student Experience

A tour of Grounds on the Lawn with the Rotunda in the background.
Student Experience
Class of 2022: As a Tour Guide, I Learned How to Make a Big School Feel Small
Striving for connection at a big state university, Caroline Challe found that community was within her grasp. Now a fourth-year student, she shares the secret with others.
Portrait of Major Frank Carpenter in his police uniform.
Student Experience
Class of 2022: After Decades in Public Service, This Student Has a Graduate Degree From UVA
Three decades into a law enforcement career, Major Frank Carpenter was ready to pursue the new Master of Public Safety program at UVA.
Rose Huang Powerlifting
Student Experience
Pumping Iron! UVA Barbell Club Breaks Records, Makes History at National Event
At the recent USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals, the UVA Barbell Club qualified a record eight lifters, three of whom placed among the Top 10 finishers in their weight classes.
Portrait of Ali Kyle in her fire fighter uniform outside the emergency room.

Student Experience
This Nursing Student Also Responded to Rescue and Fire Calls
While studying nursing at the University of Virginia, Alianna Kyle pursued her interest in working as an emergency medical technician, which led to her becoming a volunteer firefighter.
Joshua Franklin manipulates parts of a mechanical model
Student Experience
Class of 2022: For This Determined Engineer, the Sky Is Not the Limit
As fourth-year aerospace engineering student Joshua Franklin traverses a path that may lead to becoming an astronaut, he will leave behind a legacy of promoting diversity and inclusivity across Grounds.
Zoe Ziff dances, dressed in black, on a black background
Student Experience
Class of 2022: Ziff Balances Mind and Body With Biochemistry and Dance
Zoe Ziff wanted to major in biochemistry and minor in dance because she’s interested in the details within the movement of mind and body.
Portrait of Alyssa Candelmo
Student Experience
Class of 2022: Conquering Adversity Propels Alyssa Candelmo Toward Legislative Future
With three hard-earned degrees in hand, Candelmo plans to be a part of the policymaking machinery that drives legislation impacting everyday Americans.
Portrait of UVA student Christopher Mathis
Student Experience
Class of 2022: Inspired by Mom, Mathis Returns to Higher Ed to Improve It for Everyone
A socially conscious student, Christopher Mathis is adding a Ph.D. in higher education to his law degree in the interest of systemic fairness.

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