First-Year Leaders

T. K. Hayden

Senior from Cato, New York
Political Science

List some clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
OTM, Student Ambassadors, Collegium V, CHAC

List some of your hobbies.
Reading, Sports, Video Games

List something unique about yourself.
I was captain of the all-senior football team in high school.

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I wanted to continue helping freshmen in a different role than as an OTM.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
Find your niche and fill it. Having an activity and people who enjoy that activity as much as you do will make life more enjoyable for you.

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
Slept and worked out more (took better care of myself).

What do you like about UT Dallas?
The size, it’s big enough to be diverse, but small enough to allow you to meet the same people in different classes.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
A scholarship is hard to turn down, especially one based purely on academics.

What has been your favorite or best UT Dallas experience so far?
That depends on the day. Today, it’s Homecoming ’09 (which includes Powder Puff)!

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
It’s not as big and scary as you think, as long as you approach it proactively.

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
Hang out with friends or read for pleasure.

 

Updated: July 9, 2009