Bottom Line: Join a student organization! There are so many ways to go about this:
a) Check the UT Student Activities website, it lists all the student orgs on campus.
b) During the first couple of weeks of class, parooze through the West Mall anytime from 10am-2pm and check out the student orgs tabling.
c) Attend Start Fresh: The Texas Network and/or Party on the Plaza 2011 and/or Big Yell
d) Ask an upperclassmen
e) Start your own: All you need is 3 friends and $10.
b) During the first couple of weeks of class, parooze through the West Mall anytime from 10am-2pm and check out the student orgs tabling.
c) Attend Start Fresh: The Texas Network and/or Party on the Plaza 2011 and/or Big Yell
d) Ask an upperclassmen
e) Start your own: All you need is 3 friends and $10.
4. Thank You Mark Zuckerberg: Social Media Seriousness
Every college kid has an online presence of some kind (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Tumblr). It’s absolutely necessary in order to be in the know! However, not to freak you out or anything, but the real world is about T-minus 4 years (ish) away. Which means, potential employers can Google you instantly. Rule of thumb: Keep your posts appropriate and profiles private.
Every college kid has an online presence of some kind (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Tumblr). It’s absolutely necessary in order to be in the know! However, not to freak you out or anything, but the real world is about T-minus 4 years (ish) away. Which means, potential employers can Google you instantly. Rule of thumb: Keep your posts appropriate and profiles private.
3. Beyond the Classroom: Internships
Gaining work experience through internships has become a necessary addition to your resume. I suggest paying a visit to your college's career center and see how to get started. Also, check out Access UT and HireALonghorn, which are online database that lists internships and job postings.
Gaining work experience through internships has become a necessary addition to your resume. I suggest paying a visit to your college's career center and see how to get started. Also, check out Access UT and HireALonghorn, which are online database that lists internships and job postings.
2. Oh the Places You’ll Go: Study Abroad
I don’t care where you go, just GO somewhere. From a Maymester to a whole 6 month semester, traveling abroad is totally worth it. Experiencing new cultures, people, food, sights = definite highlight of your college career (that I can promise). Regardless of what major(s) you have, you can make it work if you try. Visit the study abroad office.
I don’t care where you go, just GO somewhere. From a Maymester to a whole 6 month semester, traveling abroad is totally worth it. Experiencing new cultures, people, food, sights = definite highlight of your college career (that I can promise). Regardless of what major(s) you have, you can make it work if you try. Visit the study abroad office.
Fresh from the nest, it is your time to make things happen (insert inspirational music here). Making friends and getting involved takes time, effort, and persistence. So…Reach out! By this I mean, go say hi to cute boy in your FIG, attend the introductory meetings of student groups that you’re interested in, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. During my time here I’ve learned that what makes UT so freaking great (besides being able to walk on the grass) is that there truly is something for everyone.
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