The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Top Questions

This school is just right, it has a descent size city that doesn't feel like it's in your face all the time, and has a great small town feeling, THe community is very supportive of the sports here, SO MUCH SCHOOL PROUD, biggest controversy for the student is the students know having to pay for tickets to football games!! The food is descent here at UT Presidential is horrendious. My biggest memory is when South Carolina came and played here at UT and my friends and I all painted up and got on ESPN and we won the game!!!!!!

I think the size of the school is consistent with a typical college population of not being too large nor too small. There is definitely a variety of people where the general population is accepting of most others. There are still some prejudices (being from the South especially). Knoxville is a growing city that has a lot to offer, especially in the coming years. There are more and more opportunities to catch live performances across the city. Sundown in the City is a large attraction Thursdays in the spring. UT is also a largely prideful school where athletics has excelled. You will hear about the "Big Orange Screw" when somewhere in the system you will no doubt encounter a flaw in the system of fairness because of the lack of consideration on the administration's part. Recently our Chancellor resigned (or was forced to resign---it was unsure of the whole truth) concerning whether the system of the flagship campus had control over certain things on our own campus-especially concerning athletics. Another concern that is being addressed is that amount of crime in a neighborhoos adjacent to campus where there is a high student population. Security issues have been addressed and changes are being made to incorporate more lighting and awareness in these areas. Another aspect of UT is the amount of construction is always ongoing. The completion of 3 large facilities will lead to more construction on campus as well as the future of "The Strip" is being addresses. "The Strip" is a highly commercial area that runs along the edge of campus where fast-food restaurants as well as clubs and some shops are located. This area is being reevaluated as a Gateway area to the downtown as well as the university.

UTK is great, there is so much to get involved with and so much you can do for your school. With clubs, intramurals, and weekend events...there is always something to do. The only problem I really had with the school was the parking and transit services. They suck. Just be really careful where you park and you should be fine. The strip at UT is fun if you like going to bars and stuff...pretty much only if you have the ID to get in. But other than that its just a cool place to be, and a lot of fun on gamedays. School pride is also something awesome. You can't go a day without seeing a ton of orange, it's so awesome.

I love the big and beautiful campus! The buildings are historic and have so much history. I love the millions of extracurricular opportunities here. There really is something for everyone. I love the diversity too. I would have never imagined meeting so many incredibly different people. And if people are looking for a school with spirit, it's all packed right here! Especially for football and basketball! And I'm not even a huge sports fanatic, but I love the spirit the school has.

Sporting events are a must to attend. Gamedays for football are so amazing, I never went to a Tennessee football game before my freshmen year, but now that I have nothing is like it, its so electric and you just get a rush. The stadium is amazing! There are a lot of things to do on campus, we have our own workout place that is really nice, there's every kind of workout machine you could think of practically. We have an indoor and an outdoor pool. Our campus is very scenic its right by the river and the whole campus is very gorgeous. School Pride is off the charts.

The first and second year class sizes need to be reduced to improve student succeess.

The best thing about UTK is definitely the campus. Although it is a very large school, the campus is very welcoming. The landscaping is beautiful, as are the buildings. The biggest controversy on campus now is the increase in tuition and the fact that students will have to pay for football tickets in the fall.

UTK is a great school if you want to get away from the people you grew up with. There are so many different people here. If you want to go to school to meet new people this is a great place for you.

UT for me has become my home away from home. I'm originally from California and the first thing my friends from back home say is good job in basketball!

the best about ut.. ag program, sports bring students together. i don't think the school is too large.. many activities and opportunities to get involved. most of my time spent on campus is in class.. and on the strip during the weekends