The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Top Questions

What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

Mercedes

I wish i would have known the amount of walknig and the hills on campus. It makes it very hard to wear cute shoes going up the hill especially when it rains.

Kelley

That college courses required more studying than my high school courses.

Kim

It is very difficult to get around without a car. While there are several convenience options, the prices are very high which makes it difficult to thrive on a budget.

Elizabeth

I wish I had known more about Knoxville and what the committment level of an NCAA sport was going to be like. And how unhelpful UT advising is

Carla

Nothing. I was very well-informed.

Emily

Try to have an overall idea of the field that you want to get into and do research on the types of job available to that fieldof study. Follow your DARS report when scheduling classes, and take advising when EXTREME caution. Have fun & enjoy it!

Christopher

The words to Rocky Top

Sarah

I wish I would have known how bad campus housing is. I really do not suggest it.

Larkin

How to manage my time better, how to keep trrack of money in a more proficient way.

Taylor

Wish I would have known how terrible parking, groceries, housing, are, as well as how unreasonable the administration seems.