Orientation Team Mentors

Ravi Knutson

Sophomore from Amarillo, TX
Electrical Engineering

List some of the clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Fencing Club, OTM

List some of your hobbies.
Hanging out with friends, getting in deep heated discussions

What is something that people may not know about you?
That I love to clean! (except for my own room)

Why did you decide to become an Orientation Team Mentor?
The OTMs made college more exciting for me my freshman year.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming to UT Dallas?
Don’t stay cooped up inside. Go out, make some friends, and participate in activities and clubs.

What is your favorite thing about UT Dallas?
All the friendly and great people here on campus.

Was there anything you wish you knew before starting your freshman year?
I wish I knew different meals to cook.

What has been your best UT Dallas experience so far?
The experience of making so many friends in such little time!

Is there anything you would change about your freshman year experience?
I wish I could’ve started out knowing the major I wanted.

What is your favorite UT Dallas tradition?
The annual Drag Show sponsored by Health Education.

Updated: July 9, 2009