Ask Will
The Fall Bridge Making College Count booklet includes an incentive-based engagement program funded by William White.
Will White was born in Iowa. He left school at the age of 14 to work construction
near his home and later in California. On a hunting trip to Pinedale with a biologist
friend, Will immediately fell in love with Wyoming. Soon he met a Wyoming geologist
who inspired him to think about geology as a career path.
Soon Will made up his mind to move to Wyoming, find a job in the oil field, and save
money until he could start college at the University of Wyoming. He was determined
to study geology and someday find work as a geologist.
In the oil fields, Will earned a high wage and often took home hundreds of dollars
in bonuses each day, but he never lost his dream of going to college. Once he was
admitted, he joined the Bridge program.
“The Bridge program was one of the most important parts of my first year,” says Will. “The Bridge teachers cared a lot and wanted to help me succeed.” Now, he travels the world working as an operations geologist for ExxonMobil. The William White Engagement Program is an extension of Will’s goal to help new UW students succeed in their first year at college.
Will loves to visit classes when he is in Laramie, and he enjoys answering student questions. Click the "Ask Will" button to ask a question or read some of his answers to other student questions.
