Hello my name is Carlos Gutierrez and I am a native Lexingtonian who decided to stay in Kentucky to support our Cats and get a good education. Although I am studying primarily Chemistry I plan on completing Minors in Physics, Math, and Business. This sounds like handful and it is a lot, at times, especially when work is added nto the mix. I feel that it is important to explore all opportunities while I still can. This conglomeration of minors is a result of my recent transfer into The College of Arts and Sciences from The College of Engineering--and further complicated by the fact that The College of Agriculture was actually my first home on campus. I was allowed to participate in a research internship while still in high school through the department of Horticulture. I hope to continue my education by attending a Master’s program in Business Admininistration or Accounting post my undergraduate graduation.

Needless to say I have grown quite comfortable around the University of Kentucky as a whole and feel that no single college can bound my education; enjoying the freedom of choice that such a large institution offers. In my spare time I enjoy skateboarding, photography, mountain bike riding, and creek noodling.

Having worked for the College of Arts and Sciences for a year, I have really had the chance to develop and grow as an individual—allowing me experiences ranging from the real world applications of excel, to the nuances of event management, or the importance of hard work when it comes to managing your own projects. In general working for A&S has allowed me a unique perspective into a real world institution with real impacts on my community; allowing me to grow my dreams and aspirations for a professional future.