First-Year Leaders

Jimmy Liao

Junior from Taipei, Taiwan
Business Finance and Computer Science

List some clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Collegium V, International Committee, Gaming Competitive Group

List some of your hobbies.
Football, basketball, racquetball, watching movies.

List something unique about yourself.
When I go back to Taiwan, I teach an English class in a volunteer group.

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I really appreciated the guidance and support of my FYL and I hope that I could provide the same for others.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
Learn about the resources available to you as soon as you can.

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
I wish that I found out more about student organizations.

What do you like about UT Dallas?
The community and the potential for growth and change.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
When I came here for the tour, I felt that I could do a lot here.

What has been your favorite or best UT Dallas experience so far?
I really enjoyed competing in the cardboard boat regatta.

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
When you take control of your life, it opens a lot more opportunities.

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
I like to go work out or play a game of racquetball/basketball.

 

Updated: July 9, 2009