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Humanities Scholar Spotlights | Suzy Radzinski, Jake Rice, Austin King


The Humanities Scholars program is an exclusive first-year experience providing an immersive atmosphere where students, faculty, and staff collaborate over shared interests, academic research, and community involvement. 

Suzy standing on a patio in the forest

Suzy Radzinski

Major: History

Q: What are you most looking forward to this school year?

A: I’m excited to meet new people and to dive into my major.

Q: What is something that you learned in high school that you think will help you this first year at the University of Utah?

A: Something I learned in high school that I think will help as a first year is knowing how to study. Being able to truly sit down to learn and review information will be helpful.

Q: What is a hobby you enjoy and why do you love it?

A: A hobby I enjoy is skiing because I love the outdoors in winter.

Q: What is your dream career, and what is it that excites you about that career?

A: My dream career is to be an immigration lawyer, but I am still open-minded.

Q: What is your most frequently used or favorite emoji and why?

A: Probably the shrug emoji because my dad will send me dad jokes that I don't understand.

Q: Who is someone in your family whom you look up to and why?

A: My mom is someone I look up to, she is so fun and truly a hard worker. I hope I can be like her when I grow up.

Q: Would you rather spend time at the beach or camping and why?

A: I would rather spend time at the beach because it is way more relaxing.

Jake sitting in his kitchen

Jake Rice

Major: Communication

Q: How did you choose the University of Utah?

A: I chose the University of Utah because my family has ties with the university, so I’ve always been a Ute at heart.

Q: What are you most excited about starting this year or what are you most looking forward to?

A: I am most looking forward to football seasons as well as furthering my education!

Q: What is a hobby you enjoy and why do you love it?

A: A hobby I enjoy is writing, because it's another way for me to express myself creatively.

Q: What is your dream career, and what is it that excites you about that career?

A: My dream career is to be a sports broadcaster/journalist or to work in sports.

Austin at a Pantera concert

Austin King

Major: Communication

Q: What is a hobby you enjoy and why do you love it?

A: A hobby I enjoy is playing guitar because I love to play heavy metal.

Q: What is your dream career, and what is it that excites you about that career?

A: My dream career is to be a park ranger because I like the outdoors and nature.

Q: Who is someone in your family whom you look up to, and why?

A: I look up to my stepdad, because he is a really smart and kind person.

Q: Would you rather spend time at the beach or camping, and why?

A: I would rather spend time camping, because I like trees and I hate sand.

Q: If you could go back in time, in what time period would you most like to live and why?

A: I would most like to live in the1980’s so I can witness my favorite bands grow. 

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Last Updated: 11/3/25