Incoming UConn freshmen Ryan Wellington, Olivia Knuth, Bryant Cuapio, Cassidy Colosi, Everett Crethel and Prachi Udeshi have a lot of choices ahead of them in the coming years: which classes to take, which activities to join, their favorite Dairy Bar ice cream flavor, and many others.

But for all three, the choice to join UConn was easy. They cite UConn’s exceptional academics, teaching quality, financial aid, variety of social opportunities, supportive atmosphere, and ability to prepare them for fulfilling careers. MORE