Orientation Team Mentors

Tommy Truong

Sophomore from Mesquite, TX
Arts and Technology

List some of the clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Orientation Team Mentors, Road Warriors

List some of your hobbies.
Watching movies and TV, playing video games

What is something that people may not know about you?
I love classical music.

Why did you decide to become an Orientation Team Mentor?
I had a really great time at Orientation and Comet Camp; the OTMs really made me feel welcomed. I want to do that for the incoming students.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming to UT Dallas?
Don’t be afraid to try new things, it’s what college is about

What is your favorite thing about UT Dallas?
The environment

Was there anything you wish you knew before starting your freshman year?
How to better plan my schedule...it’s good to place some time in between class, but many other factors also exist as well.

What has been your best UT Dallas experience so far?
Comet Camp

Is there anything you would change about your freshman year experience?
How I planned my schedule

Updated: July 9, 2009