--- title: "Hope Thoms: From Campus to Graduation" description: Recent UAT Graduate Hope Thoms discusses her journey to graduation. image: https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/078A3772%202.jpg --- [![image-26](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/image-26.png?width=99&name=image-26.png "image-26")](https://www.uat.edu/) ** - [Home](https://www.uattech.com) - [Majors](http://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees) - [About UAT](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) - [Request More Information](https://www.uat.edu/request-info) [![Take a Virtual, Interactive Tour ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2) # University of Advancing Technology's Official Technology Blog ALL CATEGORIES - [all Categories](https://www.uattech.com) - [ Advancing Computer Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advancing-computer-science) - [ Advertising Art ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advertising-art) - [ Artificial Intelligence ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [ Business Technology ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/business-technology) - [ Cyber Security ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/cyber-security) - [ Data Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/data-science) - [ Digital Maker and Fabrication ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-maker-and-fabrication) - [ Digital Marketing ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-marketing) - [ Digital Video ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-video) - [ Game Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/game-studies) - [ Human Computer Interaction ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/human-computer-interaction) - [ Robotics and Embedded Systems ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/robotics-and-embedded-sytems) - [ Software Engineering ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/software-engineering) - [ Virtual Reality ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/virtual-reality) - [ Alumni ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/alumni) - [ Behind the Bits Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/behind-the-bits) - [ Career and Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work) - [ Competitions ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/competitions) - [ Events ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/events) - [ Geek411 Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/geek-411) - [ Graduate Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/graduate-studies) - [ Military ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/military) - [ People, Places and Things ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/people-places-and-things) - [ Perimeter83 ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/Perimeter83) - [ Student Innovation Project (SIP) ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-innovation-project) - [ Student Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-work) - [ Technology News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/technology-news) - [ UAT Life ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-life) - [ UAT News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-news) [UAT News](https://www.uattech.com/tag/uat-news), [Alumni](https://www.uattech.com/tag/alumni), [Game Design](https://www.uattech.com/tag/game-design)   |   5 Min Read ## Hope Thoms: From Campus to Graduation ![Picture of Katy Toerner](https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/Professional%20Pictures%20-%20Fabcom/KatyT_personality.jpg) [ Written by Katy Toerner ](https://www.uattech.com/author/katy-toerner) Hope Thoms' academic path has been truly impressive. Halfway through her time at [University of Advancing Technology (UAT)](https://www.uat.edu), she graduated with an Associate of Arts in [Game Design](https://www.uat.edu/game-design-degree), an Associate of Science in [Game Programming](https://www.uat.edu/game-programming-degree), and in August 2024 she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, she graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning spots on the [President’s List ](https://www.uat.edu/student-accolades)and in the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society.   **Choosing UAT and Achieving Milestones** “When I started searching for colleges it was tough, but UAT turned out to be exactly what I needed.” Hope also mentioned a major milestone was graduating with her associate degrees halfway through her journey was a confidence boost and made completing her bachelor’s degree feel more achievable. Hope’s [Student Innovation Project (SIP)](https://www.uat.edu/student-innovation-projects) was another highlight of her journey here at UAT. “Completing it was a huge relief and a source of pride,” she says. She also mentioned the “World Building” class, where she developed a 57-page screenplay and game assets, was another standout experience. “It let me focus on creativity without game constraints.” Also, professor [Dr. Daniel Pike’s](https://www.uat.edu/faculty-at-university-of-advancing-technology) support in encouraging her to join the [honors program](https://www.uat.edu/honors-program) was transformative. “His advice was crucial in helping me discover my passion for writing." ![_MG_0589-2](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_0589-2.jpg?width=246&height=369&name=_MG_0589-2.jpg) **Balancing Life and Academics** Finding the balance between work and life was challenging. “Realizing that perfection isn’t always possible was key,” Hope reflects. “Watching Harry Potter movies became my way to unwind and regain balance.”  **Advice for Students** Hope's advice to all students, “Turn in your work, seek feedback, use tutors, and communicate with professors. Make friends and find a work-life balance. Enjoy the journey and stay focused on what you love.” Her achievements and insights highlight her dedication and growth, serving as an inspiration to future students. 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