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Darien O’Hara

Junior from Wylie, Texas
Business Administration

What do you like about living on campus?
I enjoy the convenience of being on campus. Also, being on campus makes it easier join groups and stay involved.

List some clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
FOCUS, BSM, Wet Impact.

List some of your hobbies.
Hanging out with friends, playing the guitar, working out, reading, playing video games, going to movies, anything outdoors.

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I wanted to make a positive impact in the lives of freshmen. I also wanted to give advice and be a mentor.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
I think Freshmen should try to have a balance between school and fun. They should also definitely try to get involved on campus.

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
I definitely would have gotten involved in more groups, and earlier in the year than I had.

What do you like about UT Dallas?
It’s a really excellent school with great teachers. There are also a lot of friendly students who are easy to get on with. Classes are sometimes challenging, but fun as well.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
I decided to join UT Dallas in order to be close to home. I also knew it was a good business school, and as that is my major, it seemed like a good choice.

What has been your favorite or best UT Dallas experience so far?
I really have enjoyed my experience at UT Dallas as a whole. One of my favorite events is the annual Splatterbeat. It’s a lot of fun.

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
I learned that time management is really important. Also, it’s vital to not just get caught up in school, but to have fun as well.

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
I like to hang out with friends, work out, or play guitar.