Samantha Thiesen

Hometown: Cookeville, TN
Classification/Major: Sophomore, Political Science

What is your most memorable UT experience so far?

• My most memorable UT experience thus far has probably been the Memphis basketball game this year. It was my very first Tennessee Basketball game. Though our team did not win, the crowd went crazy throughout the game and never in my life have I seen so much orange! I even made it on TV for a few seconds! After the game my ears were still buzzing and I even lost my voice from screaming at the top of my lungs!

What is your favoirte extracurricular experience?

• I really enjoy attending multicultural events and speakers on campus. I recently went to see a poet, who I had never heard of before. I went into this event with neutral feelings, but later found myself really enjoying it! Also, like most UT students, I LOVE UT’s sporting events. Nothing beats a great Tennessee Vols game and hearing the band play Good Ole “Rocky Top”!

What is your favorite place on campus?

• My absolute favorite place on campus would have to be the lawn in front of Ayres Hall, especially on a beautiful day. It’s great to just sit there and work on homework and listen to music. For me, it is just one of the best places to meditate and unwind. It also makes for gorgeous pictures in the fall.

Contact Samantha Thiesen

Student Orientation
412 Student Services Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-0247
Phone: (865) 974-2435
Fax: (865) 974-1373
Email: sthiesen@utk.edu