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Andrew Hoelscher

Junior from Westphalia, Texas
Double major in business management and literary studies, minor in history

Do you live on campus? If yes what do you like about living on your own?
Yes. I live in Phase 2, and I like the freedom, responsibility and not having to worry about disturbing others.

List some of the clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Gaming Group, Collegium V, Management Honors Program, School of Management Student Advisory Committee and Beta Gamma Sigma.

List some of your hobbies.
Sports, flash games, hanging out and IHOP.

List something unique about yourself.
I played for the 2A football state champions in 2002.

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I became a First-Year Leader to help freshmen get more connected to the campus, mainly because I liked my First-Year Leader.

What advice do you have for the freshmen class coming into UT Dallas?
Get involved and meet as many people as you can. After that, pick the ones you really like and spend more time with them.

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
I have no regrets about my freshman year, other than possibly not running for a Student Government position.

What do you like about UT Dallas?
I like the honors programs and how easy it is to talk to some people. Also, the University administration is fairly easy to talk to.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
As most students will admit, I chose UT Dallas for the scholarship money.

What has been your favorite/best UT Dallas experience so far?
For the 2007 Homecoming parade, CV built a float shaped like a tank. Walking behind the float and having helped make the best float in the parade was an amazing experience.

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
I’ve learned that intelligence doesn’t really matter — it’s the work you put into a class that determines your grade.

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
I hang out with my friends and play mindless computer games when I’m really stressed out (especially at midterms and finals).