On behalf of the entire student body, I would like to welcome you to the University of Tennessee. You are about to have the best four (or five) years of your life, and if you thought the time you spent in high school went by quickly, these next few will fly by even faster. So don’t wait until your senior year to enjoy what UT has to offer.
One of the best ways to adjust to such a large university is to get involved right away. We have over 300 student organizations, and I promise that if you look for it, you will find the right one for you. An easy way to involve yourself as a freshmen is to join one of our Ignite Teams. If you are looking for even more involvement, I would recommend applying for Freshman Council, our SGA branch for freshmen. These are just two of many opportunities, but I always refer to the saying, “The more people you meet, the smaller the place feels.”
This is a great university, and I congratulate you for deciding to be a part of it. As your Student Body President, I am always available to help you if I can. Feel free to email me anytime at sga1@utk.edu. Again buckle up for the best years of your lives because the good times are about to begin.
| GO VOLS! Jeff Wilcox, President Student Government Association |
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