First-Year Leaders
Asha Mathews
Senior from Kuwait City, Kuwait
Psychology/Political Science
List some of your hobbies.
Reading, listening to music, learning a new language.
Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
Thought it would be a great opportunity to share my experiences with others so that they might have an easier time adjusting to college life than I did.
What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
Don’t be afraid to venture out and try new things.
What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
Joined more organizations and clubs.
What do you like about UT Dallas?
The focus on learning.
What has been your favorite or best UT Dallas experience so far?
Meeting my friends.
What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
Every semester is a new beginning.
What do you like to do to unwind after class?
Watching movies, TV, listening to music, hanging out with friends.
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