University of Tennessee
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Honors Anthropology

I'm in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Honors Anthropology, and I absolutely adore the department. Every class I've ever taken has been taught by seasoned professors, the majority with doctorates. I have gained many connections both with these professors and their own connections to other professionals in the field. The Anthropology department at UTK isn't that large either, so the relationships I build remain personal as well as professional. The Honors curriculum is one that pushes me beyond what the other Anthropology students are required to complete, but in a way that will benefit me after completing my degree. We also have the benefit of the Body Farm for all those students who wish to major in Forensic Anthropology.

Making Room for Yourself

The University of Tennessee Knoxville is a premier public university, and provides an outstanding education for a good price. As such, many TN residents attend, making the campus population quite large. While there is always quality help if you need it, you HAVE to work to make a place for yourself. Fortunately the large population provides many opportunities for this with hundreds of clubs, organizations, cultural attractions. The Chancellor's Honors Program is especially wonderful and has made my experience at the University a unique and personal one.

Not Too Hard

UTK's classes aren't a suicide mission if you plan your classes properly and apply yourself. There is always a way to pass them. Material wise, you'll learn alot if you take notes and attend every lecture period. Those people who skip lectures get lower grades. People who attend them and interact with the professors and do the work for the class, tend to excel, simple as that. UTK does well to weed out the people who are serious from those who are attending college just to experience the college lifestyle.