OWNERSHIP
Take ownership of your story and your educational journey
What’s your story? Our culture, values, and experiences shape who we are. Your story is important to our Husker community—and it’s only just beginning. Step outside your comfort zone, discover different viewpoints, and gain global perspectives as you engage in conversations and experiences with peers whose opinions, customs, identities, and personal lifestyles differ from your own.
Learn about yourself and peers through the following experiences:
- Participate in Husker Dialogues
- Explore Education Abroad opportunities
- Attend open houses and events at the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, LGBTQA+ Resource Center, Women’s Center, Lied Center and more
- Engage with a peer mentor
- Join a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) related to your academic or extracurricular interests
- Set up an accommodation plan with Services for Students with Disabilities
- Find a volunteer opportunity at a local non-profit
- Attend Dish It Up to discuss current issues
- Visit Coffee Talks to get to know international students
- Participate in the First Husker Program or First Generation Nebraska events
- Join a multicultural Greek organization
- Explore resources available from Student Support Services
- Attend a lecture or presentation by a visiting speaker
- Participate in an Inclusive Leadership Retreat
- Write a letter home to family or friends thanking them for supporting your journey
Carlos Ortega
Orientation Leader
I wanted to pursue an involvement on campus that engaged both my culture and career aspirations, that is why I established a recognized student organization called the Future Teachers of Color where I now serve as the vice president and primary programmer. Through this organization I was able to connect with others from a similar background and create resources to help them be successful in their future career.