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Whether it was a glimpse of the sunset over Old Main, or meeting their new best friend, or overcoming a major obstacle, they’ve all experienced a moment that made them realize they were exactly where they were meant to be.

“I was initially scared that I wouldn’t quite fit in,” said Evan Wood, a sophomore who is double majoring in Global Studies and Gender and Women Studies. “But as soon as I stepped on campus, I knew immediately that this is where I belonged.”

Read on for more students’ Wildcat moments. Then, learn how you can have your own.

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Forming Friendships

“I was saying goodbye to my parents who had just helped me move into the dorms. As I made my way back to my room, I was pretty nervous because it was the first time I was on my own. I opened the door and everyone introduced themselves … and I realized these were the kind of people I could get along with. That was when I realized I was a Wildcat.”

Connor Sasaki from the Hawaiian Islands
Film, Theatre, and Television Major

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Creative Connections

“I really wanted to connect with my class, but because of quarantine we weren’t able to meet in person. So I planned Zoom calls every other week. We were able to meet each other and connect and build this awesome energy. Those connections I made through the Zoom calls made me realize I was a Wildcat.”

Brach Drew from Tempe, ����ǿ��
Musical Theatre Major

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Famous Mentors

“I knew I wanted to get involved and ended up working as an undergraduate researcher. It wasn’t until four months into my position that I took the time to Google the professor. I found out that this person who I’d been sitting just three feet away from was a world-famous scientist. It was incredible to see that as a first-year student, I was working with someone who is so well known around the world.”

Madison Delmo from Avondale, ����ǿ��
Mathematics Major

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Giving Back

“I remember walking into the College of Education lounge and I saw a poster to become a student ambassador. I felt like that poster was talking to me. I quickly got involved and fell in love. Now I get to help others find themselves. That’s when I knew I belonged and found my place. I found a family as I got involved. I was truly meant to be a Wildcat.”

Rebecca Murillo from Nogales, Mexico
Learning, Literacy, and Leadership Major