As undergraduate student body president and a featured twirler in Bearcats Bands, April Gable has experienced the spirit, rUCKus and excitement that UC’s campus has to offer. She calls the opportunity to appear on “The College Tour” an incredible experience.“I honestly felt like a UC celebrity getting to work with such a talented crew and friendly student extras,” she says.In April’s segment, she brings viewers to historic Nippert Stadium, the setting for one of her favorite UC memories: The Bearcats’ 2021 AAC Championship football game.“After the sold-out crowd of alumni, students, staff and so many others stormed the field, I stood in the stands with the UC Bearcat Bands smiling ear to ear as we played the alma mater and fight songs,” April recalls. "I have never felt such humbling and overwhelming excitement in my life — I was frozen in time watching a scene from a movie. I couldn't help but feel overcome with emotion and pure pride that I attend the greatest university there ever is or was.”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Recent graduate A’Jiana Birchmore knows UC student life. She’s been active in the African American Cultural & Resource Center and United Black Student Association and served as a mentor and and a campus tour or "ROAR" Tour Guide.“More than anything, campus spirit and UC’s sense of community have made me a die-hard Bearcat,” A’Jiana says.For her segment in “The College Tour,” A’Jiana takes viewers around UC’s Uptown and East campuses, highlighting spaces like Sigma Sigma Commons and the 1819 Innovation Hub.“I chose UC because it’s a global leader in experience-based learning, offers a top tier education and numerous opportunities post-graduation; and it has provided me with a true home away from home,” she says. “UC ensures that everyone has space to be unapologetically themselves.”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlGrace Hertlein is Cincinnati through and through: It’s not only where she was born and raised, but where she went to college and started her career.“My enthusiasm for UC has only grown since I graduated in 2020, so I was thrilled to be able to share that with the film crew and eventually with everyone who watches the show,” Grace says.Grace works at Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble as a design manager for fabric softener Downy, alongside some UC alumni, and is even engaged to a fellow Bearcat. So it’s fitting that she spotlights the Queen City in her “College Tour” segment.“The cast and crew for ‘The College Tour’ worked so hard to bring you stunning views of campus and other beautiful places around Cincinnati,” she says. “It's so worth watching, even if you're already a Bearcat.”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlDarwin T. Turner Scholar Camryn Morrow found her community at UC in the identity-based centers, offices and student organizations around campus.“The pride I feel when I walk into these places and can say, ‘This is my home,’ is indescribable.”Camryn highlights some of these places in her segment, including UC’s African American Cultural & Resource Center and Office of Ethnic Programs and Services, which she says have been “vital spaces” for herself and other students. She even got to bring some of her friends along for the ride.“I was so excited to be a part of ‘The College Tour’ and have the opportunity to showcase some of the aspects of UC that mean the most to me,” she says.“I have witnessed the power of belonging and have thrived in UC environments that promote diversity, inclusion and empowerment.”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlWhen Bryce Gray began looking at colleges in high school, he knew he wanted to leave his small hometown for life in the city.“I wanted an adventure,” he says. “This was my opportunity to branch out.”The freshly minted alumnus served as both a campus ROAR Tour Guide and an orientation leader during his time at UC.“I remember the college search being an exciting time for me and I wanted to help new students picture themselves at UC and decide if it would be a good fit for them,” he says.In his segment, Bryce also shares about the volunteer work opportunities he had as a student.Bryce is now pursuing a career in higher education, he says, “so I can keep impacting the next generation of college students who will no doubt push us all forward!”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlWhen Alejandro Diaz first learned about UC, it was love at first sight — or love before sight. “I actually confirmed enrollment and signed my apartment lease before I ever stepped foot in Cincinnati!”It was UC’s nationally-ranked programs, such as co-op, that sealed the deal for Alejandro, which is the subject of his “College Tour” segment, “We Rank.” Through co-op, Alejandro has completed two internships working in finance, accounting and investments at local companies.“These experiences have enabled me to apply the concepts learned in class to a real and professional role,” he says.“It was an honor to be part of ‘The College Tour,’ an amazing Amazon Prime TV show. The process was very smooth and professional; I felt like an actor being in front of the cameras.”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlUC’s co-op program swayed Carlo Bronzie to stay in his hometown for college; now he’s earning while he’s learning in his own backyard and beyond. “I was initially hesitant to stay in my hometown because I’ve always wanted to experience other places around the country and across the world,” Carlo explains. Then he learned about co-op.“I realized that I could have a number of opportunities to do internships out-of-state because experience-based learning is ingrained in the curriculum here. After learning about UC’s focus on co-op and real-world learning, the decision was pretty obvious.” In his segment of “The College Tour,” Carlo shares some of his favorite places to work and play on campus, from Langsam Library, McMicken Commons and Tangeman University Center to Center Court, On the Green and the Campus Rec Center.Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlInternational student Jasmine Shaban says UC found her when she really needed it.“My home country was met with political and economic unrest that left my educational future and potential in a state of uncertainty,” she says. A graphic design major at the time, Jasmine was searching for a program abroad that would open doors for her in the future, and all signs pointed to UC.Before she knew it, she went from living with her parents to living by herself in a different country — but she was never alone.“At such a volatile time in my life, UC’s international office was very supportive and considerate,” Jasmine says. “They made the process less stressful and truly made me feel welcomed. I honestly don’t know what I would have done if it wasn’t for their kindness that has even remained consistent to this day.”“No matter where you’re from, we’re all united by our love for learning and curiosity. UC has truly helped me foster that and it keeps me wanting more. A college education is more than learning skills for a job, it's learning about yourself and following your intuition, all to make you the best version of yourself possible.”Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Learn more about UC: https://www.uc.edu/youtube.htmlAnndréa Moore may have graduated more than 10 years ago, but she’s still an active Bearcat — a fact she happily shares in “The College Tour.”“Attending UC was a life-changing experience,” she says.As a student, Anndréa combined her analytical and creative interests by studying marketing and international business. She had done a co-op with The Nielsen Company doing marketing research and analytics for consumer goods companies, including Procter & Gamble and Purina. She ultimately joined The Nielsen Company full time as her first job after graduating from UC.Now the head of product marketing for Meta, Anndréa says UC truly prepared her for her career.“My professional day-to-day closely resembles one of my favorite classes at UC, the Live Well Collaborative course, which brought together business, engineering and design to build products for the over-50 set,” she says.Learn more: https://on.uc.edu/33Z73DC

Happy Valentine's Day, Bearcats!