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Like I've said, UT is very diverse and I don't think any student would feel out of place. Some might believe that UT is too big for them if they attended a small high school. Students wear everything and anything. Some will get dressed to the "T" for class, while others throw on gym shorts and a t-shirt. Everyone wears what they feel the most comfortable in. To each is own.

As far as I can tell there are no race, religious, or any sort of problems with other kinds of people. There are lots of groups that can fit anyones background, there are a lot of churches on campus, there's a black cultural center, and also there's the international house for all kinds of nationalities so you won't feel alone. There are a lot of politically aware people and since this is an election year there were people on campus so that you can sign up for your candidate. It's not really right or left, I'd say there's about an equal amount of political parties, and also its not obvious what people are.

I believe that there are different social groups at UT, but that is normal. I have many friends in different social groups and I am not judged for it. UT is different than the petty social groups in high school. Now it seems that anyone can be friends with whoever they are compatible with. Obviously if two people have conflicting beliefs then they might never get along reguardless of their social group.

I know that UT has a lot of racially diverse programs. I have several friends involved in them. Most students just wear jeans and a t-shirt to class. A lot of students at UTK are from Tennessee, but there are still a lot of out of state students here as well.

UTK is a very segregated campus. But, there unique place for everyone. A majority of students are from Tennessee but have many different upbringings.

Is a lot of fun! There is so much too. If you want to be super involved this is the school for you.

no experience in these types of groups. i dont think any students feel out of place at ut.. i am japanese/american and i don't think this causes people to see me differently. people here are very open minded.

Our student i feel is very diverse... UTK has a wide variety of people which in turn gives you different personalities.

Most students come from all financial backgrounds. You don't have to be wealthy to attend UT. I have student loans which makes it affordable for me. yes I'll have to pay them back one day but it's worth it.

Another thing I love about UT is the diversity. There is a place for just about anyone here. Someone that might feel out of place/lonely here is someone that is introverted or close-minded. Most activities on campus expect students to speak up and participate in things, so if someone is more focused on being shy or anti-social, they might feel uncomfortable on campus, I think. But other than that, I can say there is probably a club for just about everything, and if there isn't - if you started one, people would join. A lot of my friends are either from middle/east Tennessee or are from out of state. I am from west TN and the representation of that part of the state is fairly weak compared to the other regions of TN. Most students wear what is comfortable to class. No one can be held accountable for their appearance at an 8:00 class. But generally the dress is casual and comfortable - def with a comfortable pair of shoes (most important).