University of Tennessee
Reviews

People Are Too Loud for Me to Sleep Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

The nightlife is active. People go to parties and clubs/bars a lot. Underage nightlife is rampant. So much for our "dry campus".

Natty Light for Life

I guess school officials don't consider alcohol a "drug" or are OK with the image of UTK of being a party school because there is rarely any strictness on drinking. If you're drinking on the street or running around drunk, of course you'll get caught. But if you stay somewhat secretive about it, no one will care. Just about everyone on this campus drinks from Thursday to Sunday morning.

Almost Entirely White Campus

About ninety percent of the studnet population of UT is white and many come from well-to do families. As a result sometimes we have a repuation for being a stuck up, some of which is true. However, everybody can find friends pretty easily, you just have to know where to look.

T-Recs Gym Is Amazing

T-Recs is the student rec center. It has four basketball courts, indoor track, over 80 pieces of cardiovascular and over 100 strength training stations, and has entertainment systems. You can also rent outdoor equipment or hang by the pool. We even have a Smoothie King!

GO VOLS

UT football. Enough said. Even in a losing season.

Usually Great

In the fall it can sometimes be too hot, like still in the 80s and 90s and very humid! However, the rest of the year it is usually very nice, not too cold. We rarely get snow, though we do get a lot of rain. Spring is absolutely beautiful in Knoxville!

It' Great to Be a Tennessee VOL

there is nothing like football time in Tennessee! Sure our team hasn't done too great the past few seasons, but the fans still come and every game is still a huge event! Also, many of our other sports do very, very well in the nation. Most sporting events are free to students, except football which is usually $10.

It's There If You Look for It

There is plenty of Diversity on campus. Many Professor's and TA's are from different countries and UT also has a very strong international student program. Some students choose to get very involved in diversity programs, and there are plenty to choose from. Students that don't get particularly involved, still are accepting of diversity.

Usually Plenty of Options

There are plenty of computer labs on campus and they almost all have printing for 2 cents a page or in some departmental student lounges, free. The computers in the library get really crowded during peak hours such as lunch, but there are tons of smaller computer labs in other buildings that no one knows about, so it's worth exploring places like student lounges, the UC, and Presidential Court for their computer labs that are often less crowded. The network is generally reliable and fast, except sometime the dorm connection can get bogged down at night with everyone on it.

So Many Options

There are so many options for eating at UTK. This is one of UT's best attributes. The are multiple types of cafeterias and restaurants available to students. You can even use school dining dollars at places like Subway, Quiznos, Dunkin Donuts, Chickfila, and so much more.

Clubs

I know there are cool clubs at many of schools, but some of the clubs at UTK are really something else. We have such awesome opportunities for hiking, sailing, climbing, and lots of other outdoor activities in Knoxville since we are right on the Tennessee River as well as at the base of the Smoky Mountains.

Good Options

The T is the free campus bus. It takes you all around campus and at night the T Link takes you to places off campus within a certain radius. There is also KAT (Knoxville Area Transit), but that costs money so I usually don't take it. There is also a free trolley that runs downtown which is fun to ride!

Ignorance Is Bliss

I am unsure of the drug scene. Everyone that I have seen in passing does not seem to be participating in drug usage. I keep to myself when it comes to my studies. I am paying for a proper education, not to experience drug abuse or alcoholism. Peer pressure cramps my style.

Financial Aid

I feel as though I worked hard through high school, graduating 7th in my senior class, and receiving very little in scholarship monies. Many scholarships are geared to the lower-middle class, single-family homes, etc. but not many of the scholarships apply to the student that has worked so hard to maintain a high GPA and has long term goals that will be met.

Be Obedient

I'm not the typical student when it comes to the party life. However, I know many friends that do participate in the party life and have said that the campus police are very strict and comply with the law. There are many things around campus that protect the student from others and also from themselves.

Diversi-who?

There are some people on this campus that will say the school is "pretty diverse." They're not lying; the campus IS diverse compared to the towns they come from. Seeing as how a good number of students come from towns that are 90% Caucasian, seeing 5 African Americans and 3 Asians is considered "diversity." Sometimes you'll hear people saying really ignorant things, but they don't mean it to be rude. They're just very culturally unaware, and, despite the school's "Diversity Initiatives," most students here aren't in a rush to learn anything about other cultures, seeing as how the school is roughly 80% Caucasian anyway. Don't come here and expect to see as much involvement in heritage fairs as you would with athletics.

I'm Uninvolved

I don't take part in this, so I am really not sure. I never see it, but I know it goes on. It's all about who you hang out with.

Everyone Is Ridiculously Good Looking

If I didn't know any better, I would think that the school requires you to be attractive to get accepted. At least 90% of the girls on campus are extremely attractive and athletic. The guys are also really athletic and outgoing.

Very Nice Financial Aid Office Staff

As long as you have completed the FAFSA the financial aid will do all it can to get you all that you are qualified to recieve!

I'm Just Not Into That

I have never been approached to participate in the drug scene

Campus Strictness

UT is a dry, drugfree campus, and UTPD are everywhere. Literally. They do dorm checks every night, they're always driving up & down the strip, they visit iHop every now and then to make sure nothing gets completely out of hand. Also, every dorm does hall walks checking to make sure no one is sick or drinking. If you get caught drinking in your dorm, you have to have a meeting with the hall director, which could result in a trip to judicial affairs. Overall, UT is pretty strict about drinking and drug use.

Majority of Campus

If you walk around campus you will pretty much notice alot of fraternity and sorority men and women. Apart from that, you will find people in excercise outfits and,yes, alot of goodlooking women.

Always Somewhere to Go

There is always somewhere to go, especially downtown. Prices are reasonable.

Love the Ag Campus

Every professor I have encountered on the Agriculture Campus has gone above and beyond to help any student.

Average Dorm Life

The on campus housing is pretty much as typical as it gets for dorms. Some dorms are better than other, as far as space, location and community bathrooms goes. But it all comes down to preference. Upperclassmen definitely get better options though.