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 | Not so bright | If you are from in state and either go to Brentwood Academy or Ravenwood, or are from surrounding areas of Tennessee, you will love it here. If you do not already have a clique and are from out of state, I do not recommend it. It was especially hard making friends at this school and I have never had this problem before. If you do not join a frat or sorority you might possibly be out of luck, and most of the guys here are frat douche bags. | Education Quality: A, Individual Value: F | | | |
| | Sep 28 2009 | 1st Year Female --
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| Bright | | 1. At UTK you're a number. I have had many problems with "the big orange screw" through out my three years at UT. I am 3 semester away from graduating. 2. The campus is over run with: a) Greek life. You see the sorority girls walking around in packs in their matching t-shirts or dresses. I'm sure this is a great environment for some, but for others it is intimidating, and kind of annoying. b) Religious Groups. I have never been invited to more church services in my entire life. There is a bible study being advertised for every night of the week. The people are very nice though, so even if you are not religious, it is an easy way to meet people. 3. The university schedules activities, but the often lack attendance and enthusiasm. I can say this with experience because I really did throw myself into trying to participate during my freshman year. 4. I have lived on campus every year, and the only reason I am moving off campus is because I'm getting married. I would highly suggest it because when you end up with an 8 am class because it was the only section avialable, it will be that much easier to skip - knowing you have to drive to school. It also makes it nice if you have a break between classes. I'm surprised that I am suggesting this, because I have had a couple of nightmare-ish roommate stories, but on-campus living has far too many perks in my opinion. 5. My favorite thing to do on campus is go to the plays put on at the Clarence Brown Theatre. They are $5 with your student ID, and they are always entertaining. Cheaper than a movie, and more culturally enriching, makes far a great - cheap - date! 6. Knoxville has terrible water, and air. Terrible = polluted. I've never had allergies before, but apparently I'm allergic to Knoxville. Thankfully I have never had a problem getting into the "free" (part of your tuition) clinic. Take advantage of this. You do have to pay for any actual tests now (that's new this year - 2009) but it's a good clinic. Just remember, they see a lot of mono, and the common cold, and fakers. So be persistent and you will get better service. 7. The food generally sucks. Except for the omlettes.
8. I find my classes easy and, sometimes, boring. I have had two teachers that I couldn't understand, two that did not do any lesson planning, and a couple of really amazing teachers. Get online, look at teacher reviews of people who have taken the classes. You'll have better luck that way!I go to UT because my dad went to UT. I have no connection to this school other than to hurry up and graduate. I have had more health problems here than I have ever had before, but I don't blame that on the school. I have tried to offer some positive advice, but I can honestly say that knowing what I know now - I would never come here. If you don't find your perfect group of friends, Knoxville is a big, lonely city. | Friendliness: A+, Individual Value: F | | | |
| | Mar 25 2009 | 3rd Year Female --
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| Quite Bright | Most of my contact has been with TA's, they're never where they're supposed to be, they supervise the lab sections in place of the actual instructor, they tell you to do a good job, but don't have anything to offer in the ways of good instruction if you need it, how can you produce good results without proper training? When working in the lab that is what you need. Also, I paid my lab fees, I shouldn't have to re-use disposible lab items (cuvettes, pipets, etc.). As far as the lectures go, anyone can regurgitate the book, it takes true talent to lead class, and I just haven't seen it, anywhere. I don't need to have my time wasted listening about research when problem drilling is needed to be done. Based on my experiences in the last year 75% of the time the instructors rarely show up to class prepared for the days work, they are not engaging and at times were unable to answer questions. the worst part to me is that the university protects the instructors very well, "It is only recommended that the instructor provide a conducive learning environment, but not required..." among other things. I consider UT to be an antique university a little too steeped in tradition. To be honest there isn't anything you can get here you can't get at the public library. | Perceived Campus Safety: B, Faculty Accessibility: F | | | |
| | Feb 25 2009 | 1st Year Male --
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