Life as a Husker

Our Stories: Finding Our Community

Finding where I "fit in"

Ashly F. | Lincoln, Nebraska

"I had no idea how I was going to navigate my first year. I was particularly concerned about finding community and a sense of belonging as a student of color."

Hear from Ashly about multicultural involvement

Multicultural Involvement

From second choice to right choice

Bekka H. | Omaha, Nebraska

"I went to high school close to Lincoln, so I didn't think my college experience at Nebraska would be what I wanted. I soon realized that I could be successful no matter where I went, and UNL became home."

Hear from Bekka about settling in without settling

From Second Choice to Right Choice

Finding new friends and keeping old ones

Emma V. | Omaha, Nebraska

"Many of my high school friends are in Lincoln, so I've had to learn to balance friendships from my past and from my present."

Hear from Emma about maintaining and creating friendships

Balancing Friendships

Starting my own organization

Emma K. | Ogallala, Nebraska

"I love to write, but I couldn't find a club that was about creative writing, so I established one, and membership continues to grow."

Hear from Emma about creating a club

Starting an RSO