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Uzoma Igboagi

Senior from Irving, TX
Biochemistry

List some of the clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Orientation Team Mentors, Habitat for Humanity, AED

List some of your hobbies.
Watching reality shows =).  Reading.  I also enjoy a good nap.

What is something that people may not know about you?
I was born in Nigeria, and I lived there for ten years

Why did you decide to become an Orientation Team Mentor?
I became an Orientation Team Mentor because I wanted to be in the position to help make incoming students as excited about UT Dallas as I am.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming to UT Dallas?
Be open and willing to step out your comfort zone and take an active step in making your experience here at UT Dallas the best that it can be

What is your favorite thing about UT Dallas?
My favorite things at UTD would be the people.  I love that there is such a wide range of diversity and personalities.

Was there anything you wish you knew before starting your freshman year?
I wish I had known the importance of getting involve and prioritizing

What has been your best UT Dallas experience so far?
All the people and memories that I’ve had the privilege of experiencing

Is there anything you would change about your freshman year experience?
The only thing I would change would be getting involved sooner.  I was not involved in anything on campus until my second year at UTD, and it made a big difference.  So had I known I would have definitely gotten involved. 

What is your favorite UT Dallas tradition?
WELCOME WEEK! Free food, free shirts, fun activities, oh my!