Orientation Team Mentors

Miwa Murray

Sophomore from McKinney, TX
Cognitive Science and Computer Science

List some clubs/organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
OTM, Onomatopoeia, CV

List some of your hobbies.
Urban exploration, soccer, roaring, gaming, reading, raving

What is something that people may not know about you?
I love blue grass!

Why did you decide to become an OTM?
Seemed like a good idea at the time ... now I’m sure of it!

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming to UT Dallas?
Go to bed early if you have an 8:30 a.m. class.

What is your favorite thing about UTD?
The people!

Was there anything you wish you knew before starting your freshman year?
The difference between countable and uncountable sets!

What has been your best UTD experience so far?
Hanging out at the student lounge between classes.

Is there anything you would change about your freshman year experience?
Going to bed at six for my 8:30 a.m. class.

What is your favorite UTD tradition?
The Spirit Rock – you can go out there for hours just scraping off the paint.

What do you like about living on campus?
I love just hanging out with people at four in the morning! The best conversations happen then.

Updated: July 9, 2009