By Amanda Taylor

Rio Grande Valley, Texas – Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about candy, stuffed bears and expensive dinners with the significant other. Students across the UTRGV Edinburg and Brownsville campuses recently shared their feelings about another important part of their lives – their college careers.

“I can’t help but feel at home here,” said Zachary Ramsey, a student at the UTRGV Brownsville Campus. “If you’re lost and you want to find success, a future, education – it’s here at UTRGV.”

Students at the recent Student Involvement Fairs, some plied with Valentine’s Day chocolate, volunteered plenty of reasons their campus is so important to them and their futures.

“I love UTRGV because I can pursue my passion in sociology,” said Gina Hudson, a student at the Edinburg Campus.

Searching for Vaquero pride wasn’t hard, especially when talking to student groups and organizations on campus.

“I love UTRGV because of the diversity it brings to us here in the Valley. We’re a predominantly Mexican area, and the university brings new cultures and traditions to our society,” said Jay Gonzales of Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity on the Edinburg Campus. 

To feel more Vaquero love, check out the YouTube video links listed above to hear from some of the students and staff of UTRGV.