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Jesus Vela

March 20, 2019

Jesus’ Day

Jesus Vela is an arts, technology, and emerging communication (ATEC) sophomore.

He started his path at UT Dallas through the Academic Bridge Program, which provides advising, mentoring and tutoring to students making the transition from high school to college. Once he was on campus, Jesus found his passions and couldn’t help but become involved.

Now, Jesus plans to work in brand management after he graduates, and he’s following the path to make his dream a reality. He is the president of AIGA UTD, a student-led branch of a national organization that aims to advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage and cultural force for UTD students. Jesus also works part time for the Academic Bridge Program and regularly makes time to meet up with friends — especially if it’s to enjoy some boba, or bubble tea.

Follow Jesus on a typical Tuesday as he spends time cooking, leads a meeting, meets up with friends and heads to class.

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8:53 a.m.

Jesus Vela
@ATEC_UTDallas sophomore
Sound. “Hi! My name is Jesus. I’m an ATEC sophomore. Follow along to see my UTD.”

8:54 a.m.

Breakfast tacos.

Sound. Sizzling.

11:43 a.m.

Selfie of Jesus, wearing a backwards baseball cap, with a desk behind him, on which sites a phone, printer and open notebook.

The Office: Academic Bridge Program Edition

S1E10: Mentorship Modules

1:04 p.m.

To study or not to study?

2:26 p.m.

Three people standing close together in front of a presentation display that reads, Portfolio Critique Workshop. There is also a cutout of a person made of black paper. Bird figurine is present.

Meeting with AIGA officers to prep for this Thursday’s event.

(From left: Animatronic Guy, Darrell, Jesus, Gina. Bird Bird in foreground.)

2:35 p.m.

Bulletin board featuring posters, flyers and notecards.

Walking through ATEC and seeing student work. @ATEC_UTDallas

4:18 p.m.

Boba & Studying For Finals With My Academic Bridge Program.

4:47 p.m.

Six people seated at a table in a restaurant. They have laptops. A small figurine is in the middle of the table.

MORE AIGA officers and BOBA.

(From left: Anna, Me, Mia, Huy, Gina, Katy. Bird Bird stands on the table.)

7:21 p.m.

Adán standing and another person seated in a room with a banner hung behind them that features hand-written and drawn art.

Helping out my friend Adán (left) with this junk food photography project.

9:32 p.m.

THAT’s A WRAP. Thanks for joining me on My UTD!

(My roommate, Hector.)