--- title: AN URBAN ADVANTAGE description: Hailing from a small town, Jarod Cernousek has enjoyed the perks of living in a bigger city while studying theatre at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. image: https://blog.unomaha.edu/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20200611_Jarod%20Cernousek_03.jpg --- [![UComm -- UNO logo reversed](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png?width=29012&height=2483&name=UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png "UComm -- UNO logo reversed")](https://www.unomaha.edu/) [![UComm -- UNO logo reversed](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png?width=29012&height=2483&name=UComm%20--%20UNO%20logo%20reversed.png "UComm -- UNO logo reversed")](https://www.unomaha.edu/) - [Apply Now](https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/apply/index.php) - [Visit UNO](https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/visit/index.php) - [Request Info](https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/apply/request-for-information-rfi.php) - [My Story Home](https://mystory.unomaha.edu/index.php) - Filter By Topics # AN URBAN ADVANTAGE ## Jarod Cernousek December, 17 2021 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/jarod-cernousek](mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/jarod-cernousek) ![Headshot photo of Jarod Cernousek.](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Marketing/Student%20Profiles%20Website/UComm--Marketing--Student%20Profiles--20200611_Jarod%20Cernousek_03.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/jarod-cernousek](mailto:?body=https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/jarod-cernousek) ![University of Nebraska at Omaha](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/UComm%20--%20Digital%20--%20UNO%20chat%20logo.png) Written By [University of Nebraska at Omaha](https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/author/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha) Topic [Lifestyle](https://blog.unomaha.edu/mystory/tag/lifestyle) --- JAROD CERNOUSEK COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA Theatre Major / Student Ambassador --- ![Quote by Jarod Cernousek: "Living in Omaha has not only made me a more educated student, but a more cultured and well-rounded person as well."](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_JC.jpg?width=2550&name=0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_JC.jpg) Jarod Cernousek toured a lot of schools, but felt UNO was the obvious choice because of its connection to the city. Originally from a small, rural town three hours away, he knew Omaha would be a big change, but a good one. “I wanted to go to a big city so I could spread my wings with new opportunities and adventures, and Omaha has delivered on that,” he said. Jarod spends a lot of time in Elmwood Park and Aksarben, which are within walking distance from campus. He also loves going to the Old Market with friends on the weekends to check out different shops and restaurants. Being a performing art major, he enjoys Film Streams and the Dundee Theater who offer free student nights. “There are always places to go, things to do, and people to see,” he said. Jarod also chose to live on campus and enjoys the sense of community it provides. ![Quote by Jarod Cernousek: "All of UNO’s dorms are super nice and the RA’s do a great job of keeping us involved whether that be game night or doughnuts for breakfast."](https://blog.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_JC2.jpg?width=2548&name=0581_PULL_QUOTE_DESIGN_JC2.jpg) “All of UNO’s dorms are super nice and the RA’s do a great job of keeping us involved whether that be game night or doughnuts for breakfast,” he said. “I found that to be a great way to get out and meet people in my building.” To Jarod, the great thing about UNO is that never feels too small or too big. “I see familiar faces every day, but still continue to meet new people. 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