Transfer Student Spotlight

Michael Francisco Daniel

Michael is a transfer student from Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).  His major at the U of U is Communications with an emphasis in Journalism.

Mike was very involved in extra-curricular activities while at SLCC working as a Peer Action Leader in the Multicultural Center.  He assisted with events and activities which helped people learn about and value cultural diversity.  When he got to the U. he continued his involvement by becoming a peer mentor in the Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA) working specifically with diverse transfer students.  As a peer mentor, Mike uses his experiences as a transfer student and his hard-earned knowledge of the U to help other students who want to transfer to the U. He advises students weekly at various SLCC campuses as well as coordinating activities and events at SLCC and the U.

Mike has enjoyed his role as a transfer student peer advisor so much that his long-term career goal is to work with them as a professional academic advisor.  He also enjoys performing and would love to try his hand at stand-up comedy or acting.

Mike has other fascinating and diverse interests outside the classroom. He is a DJ for the University of Utah’s student radio station, KUTE. He specializes in blues, jazz and swing music. He is also passionate about martial arts.  He trains in a variety of styles but his favorite is Jiu Jitsu. He would love one day to become a specialist in the history of martial arts.

Mike enjoys being at the U. but admits it was challenging adjusting to his new school when he first arrived.  He found the homework requirements different from his experience at SLCC, and the physical size of the U campus was also daunting.

The U of U is lucky to have a great student like Mike! The way he so willingly shares his talents and abilities with others truly enhances the University community.

 

 

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