The University of Tennessee-Martin Top Questions

I would tell myself to learn time management better. Knowing how to split your time up among the different projects and assignments is very important. If I knew that during my freshman year of college, I think I would have done alot better. I would also tell myself to ignore anything that may seem to get in the way of my ability and don't allow people to try to defer me from my dreams. I would tell myself that college isn't as easy and to make sure you put your all in doing so. I would say keep yourself focused on the end result and forget about the rest; just keep my motivation up.

Because of my confusion about my major for a long while, I have experienced many different classes during my study at this university. Thankfully, the university itself encourages diversity in the core curriculum. The experiences I have gained while participating in these variety of classes is priceless to me. Although the courses are different, many of the same problems and concerns are addressed simulataneously. I often found myself recalling lessons from one discipline which I could apply to another discipline. As such, the value of attending college is these diverse experiences which you cannot find anywhere else. And as a result of these experiences, I have discovered that regardless of what major you choose, or if you choose a major at all, college serves to educate and enrich the human population. And this process is a driving force behind innovation and progress.

The main thing I have gained at UT Martin has been independence. As typical an answer this is for a college student, it is absolutely true. I have never been great at prioritizing and making plans for myself. I was, quite frankly, a very sheltered child. Living away from home has taught me to rely on myself instead of just expecting things to just happen. Previously I would have just shook my head at some things and said that they would never turn out right. Now I am open to try new things and meet new people. College, most of all, hasn't changed me- it has opened my eyes to another, more mature, free me.

THAT WHILE IN SCHOOL YOU LEARN SO MUCH AND MEET ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE. THE EXPERIENCE I HAVE ATAINED TO HARD WORK ETHICS AND PATIENCE AND ALOT OF RESPECT AND HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE.

I have gotten many things from my experience as an undergrad student. First and foremost is my education i've received there. It has helped prepare me for life after college. Second, A large group of lifelong friends. Being in a greek fraternity, i've come know many people, and have made more friends than i ever would have if i hadn't have gone to college. Thirdly, I've come to gain a sense of self discipline and personal responsibility that will help me succeed later on when i complete my undergraduate program and start life in the career world. This has been valuable to me, not only for the reasons mentioned above, but because this experience has taught me to be productive member of society as well as a how to hopefully one day become a valuable individual in the field of work that i go into.

MY proffesors create an environment that mimics that of the place of work that you are hoping to one day do. They do not grade based on merit, but customer satisfaction. That environment allows for the student to be better equipted to deal with clients in the futre. Many colleges cant say that they offer the same type of structure. IT is that environment that will allow me as a student become more and more of what I need to be and less of what I shouldnt.

I've learned how to deal with my issues about being alone.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience . Some of it has been good and some not so good. I have learned how to live with different types of people. I have also learned how to be more independent and self sufficient. I have learned about different cultures and how to respect and understand people that are different from me. In conclusion I learned that education is truly important and it can open your eyes to a whole new world.

My college experiance was a bit rocky. I thought that heading off to a university straight out of highschool was the right thing for me, but unfortunatly it wasn't the right time. I attended U of D Mercy. The campus was really nice. There was a diverse mix of people there and most of the people were willing to help me if I needed. Unfortunaly though, pressure from my parents, friends, and society made me rush into a decision that I just wasn't ready for. I wasn't ready to be on a big campus and doing all the university work. I couldn't handle it so I did drop out. But, after taking a few years off, I am now ready to get back into school and start my college career. After being in the work force I've been around many older people that have encouraged me to learn from their mistakes and get back in school. I don't want to work in the mall forever. In this economy having a college career is very important and I am now ready and alot more mature then I was back in 2006.

I pictured college to be so different then what it actually is. I'm pretty shy around people. I can be outgoing when I have to be, but I have hard time just flat out being myself around certain people. It's hard to make alot of "close friends" at college. I'm trying to make the most of it.