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Andrew Hoelscher

Senior from Westphalia, Texas
Double Degree in Business Administration and Literary Studies

List some of the clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Senior First Year Leader, Gaming Group President, Oxfam America UTD Chapter Treasurer, Students in Free Enterprise, Institute for Supply Management, Inaugural UTD School of Management Dean’s Council, School of Management Student Advisory Committee, Collegium V Executive Council, Collegium V Intramural Committee Chair, Collegium V Newsletter Committee, Former Student Government Senator, Former Student Government Student Affairs Committee, Toastmasters, 2009 Homecoming Publicity Committee

List some of your hobbies.
Sports, flash games, and hanging out whenever I can. I've also gotten back into the SNES games.

List something unique about yourself.
I played for the 2A state football 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 freshman 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 regret not spreading my name further as a freshman and becoming more involved earlier in my UTD career.

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 approachable and receptive to students.

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 or 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).