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Andrew Smith

Junior from Texas City, Texas
Political Science/Business Administration

List some clubs or organizations you are involved in at UT Dallas.
Pre-Law Society/Phi Alpha Delta, Rotaract, Habitat for Humanity, Jumpstart.

List some of your hobbies.
Volleyball, Tennis, Reading, Board Games

Why did you decide to become a First-Year Leader?
I wanted to be able to use my experiences and knowledge to help individuals new to the college experience. I feel as though I can be a great benefit to them.

What advice do you have for the freshman class coming into UT Dallas?
Make an effort to get to know at least one person in all of your classes. It makes studying much easier.

What do you wish you did during your freshman year that you didn’t?
I wish I would have made the effort to get to know some of my professors more thoroughly. They are incredibly interesting, intelligent people and you can learn so much by interacting with them.

What do you like about UT Dallas?
I love the diversity found among the students. You meet so many people from drastically different backgrounds. It is very enlightening.

Why did you decide to attend UT Dallas?
It has a strong academic reputation, and it is right on the outskirts of Dallas.

What has been your favorite or best UT Dallas experience so far?
I’ve met some of my best friends here. These friendships will last far beyond my college years.

What did you learn about college life that you didn’t know before?
It is far more work than I anticipated. Staying ahead of reading and studying takes an enormous amount of time.

What do you like to do to unwind after class?
I like to go for a run to the park, sit by the lake, and feed the ducks.