First-Year Leaders

Liz Dillon

Junior from Fort Worth, Texas
Business administration

Do you live on campus? If yes, what do you like about living on your own?
I do, and I love the freedom I have.

List some of the clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Women’s Soccer and First-Year Leaders.

List some of your hobbies.
I enjoy playing soccer, listening to music and hanging out with my friends.

Something that people may not know about me.
I got the chance to play soccer in Italy the summer before my senior year of high school.

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I loved the opportunity to work with and help students.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
Go to class, get to know your professors, and have fun!

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t do?
I wish I would have gone to more on campus events.

What do you like about UT Dallas?
I really like the diversity of the student population. I also like the size of the campus.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
The fact that I could go to such an academically challenging university and play soccer at the same time, made it an easy decision.

What has been your favorite/best UT Dallas experience so far?
I won Guitar Hero 3 at a basketball game this year, which was pretty exciting.

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
I learned that studying in college is different than studying in high school.

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
Listen to music, maybe watch some TV, and eat!

 

Updated: April 20, 2008