<p>I really want to go to UT, but the size is overwhelming. And I need to have a social life because I am an engineer who isn't crazy about sticking his head in books. What is the best way to make the university feel smaller? What do most Freshman do socially? Most importantly, what CAN I DO to get myself in the likeness of upperclassmen and other freshman who can make UT both an awesome social and academic school?</p>
<p>To make UT smaller, you should consider joining a FIG group. FIG groups are all-freshmen groups that live together, take similar classes, study, and participate in activities together. Doing that, however, will usually decrease your chances to meet upperclassmen. In my opinion, although UT may be a huge school, it doesn’t mean you have to mesh with everyone. You can still find smaller groups that shares your interests and hang with them.</p>
<p>Get plugged in! Join organizations. Join clubs. Volunteer. Jump on study group opportunities. Always accept opportunities to hang out. Good Luck!</p>
<p>This summer, find a block of kids who are ordering football tickets together and get in on their seat block so you have a plan for people to sit with at the games. Even if you only know one person in the block to start off, football games are good for freshman bonding.</p>
<p>The UT school of engineering has social events all year where you will be able to meet other students.</p>
<p>You may want to reconsider your major though, if you are wanting much of a social life and majoring in engineering. Some homework assignments can take up to 8 hours+ to complete. You will not be able to get by with doing everything the night before it’s due. You will need to study days maybe weeks in advance of midterms or finals.</p>
<p>I agree, join clubs or organizations. 
As a plug for my org…look into APO if you’re into service! Its a real tight-knit group of students, with lots of mental support when school gets really overwhelming.</p>