So I just got accepted to UTK.

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I'm 25, graduating from a local community college here in Chattanooga at the end of this semester, associate's in accounting. Planning on getting my CPA or maybe a finance degree at UT. Not your typical new student, I'm planning on taking out loans to cover whatever financial aid doesn't handle and take 18-21 hours a semester to graduate as quickly as possible(I feel like I'm way behind because I'm already 25, I wasted a few years of my life after high school). Anyway I have only been to Knoxville once in my life(to see a Vols game of course) and I know very little about UT other than I love the vols and I am willing to put myself in debt up to my eyeballs to graduate as one. Anyway I know a lot of folks on here are graduates(or at least attended and remember it fondly) and I'd really appreciate any tips or pointers you could give me to help me prepare to spend the next few years in K-town. I don't know what the living arrangement will be(is there something I should shoot for?), or how much cash I need to budget for the neccessities of life, or whether I need to bring a vehicle, or basically anything other than the fact that UT has a good business school and I like the color orange. I appreciate your help in advance and I'll see you at the games this fall.

JP
 
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JPSke said:
I'm 25, graduating from a local community college here in Chattanooga at the end of this semester, associate's in accounting. Planning on getting my CPA or maybe a finance degree at UT. Not your typical new student, I'm planning on taking out loans to cover whatever financial aid doesn't handle and take 18-21 hours a semester to graduate as quickly as possible(I feel like I'm way behind because I'm already 25, I wasted a few years of my life after high school). Anyway I have only been to Knoxville once in my life(to see a Vols game of course) and I know very little about UT other than I love the vols and I am willing to put myself in debt up to my eyeballs to graduate as one. Anyway I know a lot of folks on here are graduates(or at least attended and remember it fondly) and I'd really appreciate any tips or pointers you could give me to help me prepare to spend the next few years in K-town. I don't know what the living arrangement will be(is there something I should shoot for?), or how much cash I need to budget for the neccessities of life, or whether I need to bring a vehicle, or basically anything other than the fact that UT has a good business school and I like the color orange. I appreciate your help in advance and I'll see you at the games this fall.

JP
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One piece of advice for you:

Don't pick up the soap.
 
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JPSke said:
I'm 25, graduating from a local community college here in Chattanooga at the end of this semester, associate's in accounting. Planning on getting my CPA or maybe a finance degree at UT. Not your typical new student, I'm planning on taking out loans to cover whatever financial aid doesn't handle and take 18-21 hours a semester to graduate as quickly as possible(I feel like I'm way behind because I'm already 25, I wasted a few years of my life after high school). Anyway I have only been to Knoxville once in my life(to see a Vols game of course) and I know very little about UT other than I love the vols and I am willing to put myself in debt up to my eyeballs to graduate as one. Anyway I know a lot of folks on here are graduates(or at least attended and remember it fondly) and I'd really appreciate any tips or pointers you could give me to help me prepare to spend the next few years in K-town. I don't know what the living arrangement will be(is there something I should shoot for?), or how much cash I need to budget for the neccessities of life, or whether I need to bring a vehicle, or basically anything other than the fact that UT has a good business school and I like the color orange. I appreciate your help in advance and I'll see you at the games this fall.

JP
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I'm missing the connection to vol football here....
 
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Congrats! Not sure I can be much help since the campus has changed so much since I was there. Glocker doesn't even look the same I'm told.

The question about having a car really depends on whether you live on campus or not. The best thing my parents did was not give me one and force me into campus life. Plus parking was a mess (unless you had an F-tag :p)
 
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First of all, congrats. Getting accepted to UT today is much more of an accomplishment then it was just ten years ago.

I went to engineering school and I was scared of big time studies so I stayed in the nerd dorm (Melrose) right next to the library to discipline myself. This was a huge mistake. My grades were good, but it was at the expense of minimal girl contact. The fact that I was an engineer also had something to do w/ that. You're going for accounting so you'll be o.k. there.

If you want to stay in a dorm, try Andy Holt or Morrel at the end of dorm row. There is typically an older, more established student population there. My suggestion would be to try and find an apt. in the Fort Sanders area where you could walk or ride a bike. They usually come w/ parking and this location is a real asset on gameday - especially if you have friends coming to the game. There are lots of choices in the Fort, it will just take some research on your part. Try the New Sentinel and the Metro Pulse Magazine. If you can't do that, there are many decent apartments within a short drive to campus. Be prepared to pay for parking though. And get ready to be introduced to the 'Big Orange Screw' as students call it. They will ticket and charge for everything if you cross them in any way (ie late payemnt, late registration, etc.). I didn't get my grades one semester because my father got a ticket on campus and they traced it to me since he was on my application/etc.

For cheap off campus eats, go to Stefano's. A hole, but they have great buffet and slice specials during the week. Charlie Pepper's has awesome food. Your choices on the strip are endless.

Anyhow, good luck. Life at UT was the best time of my life and though your time will be brief, I know you'll love it. :good!:

JPSke said:
I'm 25, graduating from a local community college here in Chattanooga at the end of this semester, associate's in accounting. Planning on getting my CPA or maybe a finance degree at UT. Not your typical new student, I'm planning on taking out loans to cover whatever financial aid doesn't handle and take 18-21 hours a semester to graduate as quickly as possible(I feel like I'm way behind because I'm already 25, I wasted a few years of my life after high school). Anyway I have only been to Knoxville once in my life(to see a Vols game of course) and I know very little about UT other than I love the vols and I am willing to put myself in debt up to my eyeballs to graduate as one. Anyway I know a lot of folks on here are graduates(or at least attended and remember it fondly) and I'd really appreciate any tips or pointers you could give me to help me prepare to spend the next few years in K-town. I don't know what the living arrangement will be(is there something I should shoot for?), or how much cash I need to budget for the neccessities of life, or whether I need to bring a vehicle, or basically anything other than the fact that UT has a good business school and I like the color orange. I appreciate your help in advance and I'll see you at the games this fall.

JP
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Saweet, I wish I could go to UT, but out of state tuition is ridiculous so im stuck here at Indiana University.

Im actually considering transfering, but I don't know if I want to pay twice as much and be in twice as much debt as I already will be in.

Good Luck, and maybe if i decide to transfer i'll cya down there. Go Vols!
 
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JPSke said:
I'm 25, graduating from a local community college here in Chattanooga at the end of this semester, associate's in accounting. Planning on getting my CPA or maybe a finance degree at UT. Not your typical new student, I'm planning on taking out loans to cover whatever financial aid doesn't handle and take 18-21 hours a semester to graduate as quickly as possible(I feel like I'm way behind because I'm already 25, I wasted a few years of my life after high school). Anyway I have only been to Knoxville once in my life(to see a Vols game of course) and I know very little about UT other than I love the vols and I am willing to put myself in debt up to my eyeballs to graduate as one. Anyway I know a lot of folks on here are graduates(or at least attended and remember it fondly) and I'd really appreciate any tips or pointers you could give me to help me prepare to spend the next few years in K-town. I don't know what the living arrangement will be(is there something I should shoot for?), or how much cash I need to budget for the neccessities of life, or whether I need to bring a vehicle, or basically anything other than the fact that UT has a good business school and I like the color orange. I appreciate your help in advance and I'll see you at the games this fall.

JP
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You have no business living in a dorm. Try Woodmeade South Apartments across the Henley St Bridge, if you have a car. Althougth they have recently been remodeled, and I'm sure are more expensive now, rent was 615.00/month for a 2 bedroom. Counting drive across the bridge, parking, and walking to class, you can leave 20min before class and still get there on time. Really very good for off campus/not in the Fort in Knoxville. If you have no car, find a place in Fort Sanders aka "The Fort". Much of the previous acclaim to living in the Fort was the proximity to the bars, but Cumberland sucks arse now, so that really isn't a good reason to live there, but you cannot beat walking distance to campus. Now that I have read over your post, it seems as if you do have a car, so I must tell you, you have to have it. UT is commuterville. You have to drive, just like in Chattanooga, to a lot of places. If you want to go out to a bar or something, you are going to have to drive downtown or to the old city. You have no business going out on Cumberland, for the most part, unless you go greek, then you will frequent Uncool Beans and Old College Inn. Otherwise, Buffalo Wild Wings (only because of beer prices and large TVs) and Charlie Peppers from 9-10pm (animal hour; 3-for-1's I believe) are the only acceptable places for anyone over 21. Hannah's used to be awesome, but has just lost it's luster. They are supposed to possibly fix up Cumberland, so it can only go up.

If you go out downtown, I enjoy Preservation Pub in Market Square. World Grotto in Market Square can be great (any reggae show there) or strange (art rock).

I have not been to the Old City in some time now that I think of it. Barley's has wonderful live entertainment, but is quite pricey on the cold ones. Manhattan's is one of my favs.

Other interesting bars I enjoy: Toddy's, although I have heard there have been some changes, not even sure if still at the former 'backdoor' location; The Corner Lounge at Central and Broadway, cause sometimes you have to get away from the college croud; Bailey's out west...I've never not had fun here, never any beer special's anymore, used to have a 2 dollar pint Tuesday or Monday, not sure if they do that anymore.

As far as eats: Tomato Head, Sunspot, Gus's Good Times, Wendy's Dollar Menu.....Sawyer's chicken quality has really gone down.
 
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The Dude said:
You have no business living in a dorm. Try Woodmeade South Apartments across the Henley St Bridge, if you have a car. Althougth they have recently been remodeled, and I'm sure are more expensive now, rent was 615.00/month for a 2 bedroom. Counting drive across the bridge, parking, and walking to class, you can leave 20min before class and still get there on time. Really very good for off campus/not in the Fort in Knoxville. If you have no car, find a place in Fort Sanders aka "The Fort". Much of the previous acclaim to living in the Fort was the proximity to the bars, but Cumberland sucks arse now, so that really isn't a good reason to live there, but you cannot beat walking distance to campus. Now that I have read over your post, it seems as if you do have a car, so I must tell you, you have to have it. UT is commuterville. You have to drive, just like in Chattanooga, to a lot of places. If you want to go out to a bar or something, you are going to have to drive downtown or to the old city. You have no business going out on Cumberland, for the most part, unless you go greek, then you will frequent Uncool Beans and Old College Inn. Otherwise, Buffalo Wild Wings (only because of beer prices and large TVs) and Charlie Peppers from 9-10pm (animal hour; 3-for-1's I believe) are the only acceptable places for anyone over 21. Hannah's used to be awesome, but has just lost it's luster. They are supposed to possibly fix up Cumberland, so it can only go up.

If you go out downtown, I enjoy Preservation Pub in Market Square. World Grotto in Market Square can be great (any reggae show there) or strange (art rock).

I have not been to the Old City in some time now that I think of it. Barley's has wonderful live entertainment, but is quite pricey on the cold ones. Manhattan's is one of my favs.

Other interesting bars I enjoy: Toddy's, although I have heard there have been some changes, not even sure if still at the former 'backdoor' location; The Corner Lounge at Central and Broadway, cause sometimes you have to get away from the college croud; Bailey's out west...I've never not had fun here, never any beer special's anymore, used to have a 2 dollar pint Tuesday or Monday, not sure if they do that anymore.

As far as eats: Tomato Head, Sunspot, Gus's Good Times, Wendy's Dollar Menu.....Sawyer's chicken quality has really gone down.
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Stefano's, Moe's and Moto's on the strip are some more good eats.
 
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Having just graduated from U.T. I will tell you this, the rent around campus is a lot more expensive than if you were to live 15-30 minutes away. That being said, it is well worth it to be able to walk to class and generally be around the campus. There is nothing better than Football Saturday when you live no more than a 10 minute walk from the stadium. In terms of taking that many hours, 18 would probably be the maximum I would recommend in order to still maintain a life. I think if you go over 18 you have to get special permission, and there is always summer school to help pad the time. Now that I am in graduate school and away from the University, it makes me wish I had taken more time so I could have spent a few more football seasons in Knoxville. Although it is fun living in gator nation and being a Vol fan when we beat them :whistling:.
 
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TreeGreen said:
Having just graduated from U.T. I will tell you this, the rent around campus is a lot more expensive than if you were to live 15-30 minutes away. That being said, it is well worth it to be able to walk to class and generally be around the campus. There is nothing better than Football Saturday when you live no more than a 10 minute walk from the stadium. In terms of taking that many hours, 18 would probably be the maximum I would recommend in order to still maintain a life. I think if you go over 18 you have to get special permission, and there is always summer school to help pad the time. Now that I am in graduate school and away from the University, it makes me wish I had taken more time so I could have spent a few more football seasons in Knoxville. Although it is fun living in gator nation and being a Vol fan when we beat them :whistling:.
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I live at Kingston Place Apartments just off Concord (across from Tyson Park), and the rent is just $525 for my two bedroom apartment. For those non-math majors that is $262.50 a month. Not too shabby... I often walk to campus.
 
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