Post by: Blake Goodman

My time in A&S Wired was one I will cherish forever. I enjoyed my time in the Wired program, not because of the free iPad. The friends that I made through the Wired program will be friends that I will have forever. Some of the guys I met will become best men at my wedding. I still see the majority of these friends everyday and some are in all of my classes. While some have moved off campus and into apartments, we still see each other every single day. The ones that have moved into an apartment this year still wish they could come back to the Wired program. Out of state, first generation, and even up and coming college students who live in the Lexington area should join Wired.

I myself am out of state and a first generation college student. I knew absolutely no one when I moved to campus and into the Wired program. That changed quickly with K week and the Wired program’s need to get people involved. When I say need it’s because the directors of Wired honestly want all students involved in Wired. I met so many new people. The Wired program was about half the size of my high school graduating class. The Wired program made me know almost everyone in the first few weeks. This was crazy considering that I had 12 years to learn my class.

The Wired program as a whole is the best thing I have done in college. I am in a fraternity, but if I would not have joined Wired I am not sure that I would have stayed at UK. The program made me feel at home and the resources available to me were tremendous. Everyone is helpful and never turns anyone away. The Wired Program is the best fit for any student no matter where or how they grew up.