The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Date: Mar 08 2005
Major: Math (This Major's Salary over time)
My experience at UTC was one of the most unique that I ever had.

First, let me say that this was NOT my first choice for a college. I had applied to Vanderbilt and was accepted (as well as on full scholarship). Unfortunately, because of sever personal family problems, I was not able to go there. In fact, if I wanted to go to college UTC was the only remaining choice. And so, I did.

My first year was pretty miserable as I was NOT happy and very bitter. But, one way or the other, I did OK. I had planned to major in math at Vanderbilt and that was the major I chose at UTC. The 1st year math courses were so so. Not good, not bad. Just crank and grind thru them. Had some good courses in history amd English though.

And then my life changed with the 2nd year. That year I took calculus and my professor was without a doubt one of the best teachers I have ever met. Prof Massey was absolutely outstanding. And also very hard. I had him for 3 more advanced course jr and sr year and he was even better. And he was even more difficult. I simply can not say enough about this person. Becuase of him I found my life's work and have been very happy doing mathematical research.

As a result I completely forgot about Vanderbilt and over the years am very thankful that I had the opportunity to go to UTC and to meet someone like Massey.