UC welcomes its newest Bearcats

Fortunately, the morning was still pretty temperate, but rays of sunshine beaming across Nippert Stadium were already warming up the bleachers.

Nahush Upasani stepped before the crowd of new students and parents to begin teaching a treasured UC must. The second-year student from India took the lead in helping the newest Bearcats get the hang of ‘Down the Drive.

The spirited school cheer was just one of several traditions, facts and tidbits offered during student orientation this summer. More than 7,500 new students with their families visited the University of Cincinnati between May and mid-July to get a campus tour, meet with faculty, staff and students from various colleges and hear more about college life.

“They are all super excited about being here and they seem fascinated by all the things that are on campus,” explains Upasani, a second-year neurosciences major and student orientation leader in the Division of Enrollment Management.

Student orientation activities at UC were featured recently as part of a Fox 19 news segment.

Upasani came to UC because of its strong research programs and hopes to focus his study in neuropsychology. He offers some advice for new students who ask about everything from the best dining halls to suggestions about classes to inquiries on campus resources.

“Make as many connections as you can and don’t be afraid to go out there and meet new people at UC,” says Upasani. “Make connections that aren’t just good for right now, but for later in life as well.”