Demoi Wright ’24, a mechanical engineering major, has always been fascinated with how technology works. Everything from PC building or how newer vehicles are built sparked his interest in mechanical engineering, and he found the perfect fit to study at the University of Hartford. Wright chose to attend UHart because of the potential it offered for his career goals, along with its proximity to his home.
Demoi Wright ’24, mechanical engineeringWhile I was considering where to attend college, I considered UHart to be one of my top options for a school since it has one of the best engineering programs in the state. This school was my final choice because of the beauty of its smaller classes compared to larger universities. This has offered me more opportunities to participate in class, build a sense of community on campus, and really get to know my faculty one-on-one.
As a first-year student, Wright is extremely grateful to have a first-year advisor dedicated to ensuring he is adapting to college life well, is succeeding in classes, and is on the path he wants to be on. Through UHart’s Center for Student Success, students are matched with an advisor as soon as they commit to UHart and begin working with them the summer before their first semester. It was Wright’s first-year advisor who encouraged him to get involved on campus as soon as he could.
Wright did not hesitate when he discovered the perfect opportunity open up when UHart announced its new Varsity Esports program. “Esports is something I have always wanted to do at a varsity collegiate level, but there were not many schools that offered it,” says Wright. “Thanks to Evan Holliday—with whom I also got to work closely as an accepted student through his role as the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture’s manager of collegiate recruitment and retention—and the work of UHart’s Athletics Department, this dream became a reality for me this year."
Wright plays for UHart’s Overwatch team. He says over his next four years at UHart, his goal is to help expand the program by promoting it more both on and off campus. “To achieve this, we plan to host events for guests and get the word out about this exciting program,” says Wright. “I am looking forward to expanding my involvement by also taking part in more career fairs for my major that UHart offers, along with joining clubs as I continue to adapt to campus life.”
Like many first-year students, Wright began his college career during a very difficult time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He persevered and is happy about his decision to this day. As he is nearly half-way done with his spring semester and first year, his advice to prospective students is to not be afraid to ask for help or guidance along the way. “Whether you are trying to adapt to campus life or understand the content in your classes, there are faculty and staff at UHart who are here to help and who genuinely care about your well-being and success,” says Wright. “Stepping out of your comfort zone will allow you to gain more confidence and find more success during your time here.” Wright adds that there are many opportunities at UHart to find individuals whose interests and beliefs are similar to yours.