The University of Tennessee-Martin

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN, USA
Public
4 Year

Mary's Review

Review of The University of Tennessee-Martin

from Drummonds, TN

Describe your college in three sentences.

One of the greatest educational treasures of Tennessee. West Tennessee has no other university that offers the course and major options like Martin. Furthermore, it's affordable and nearby for students that don't want to be too far from home.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Don't get into the party rut. Martin offers numerous other activities to do on campus during school hours...and AFTER. It's a great school if you just use it to ur advantage.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The classes challenge you and you actually feel like you earned your degree instead of it being handed to you.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

I love the dorm option because it's close to campus and I'm there to learn honestly. It's just right for people who use it like it should...a place to sleep till the next class.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Sodexo does a pretty good keeping a wide variety of food for everyone. The only thing I'd comment is maybe more stations open for the dinner rush. Otherwise the food is exceptional.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

I am currently a member of 6 Agriculture clubs, a sorority, and a theater group...I don't see how people have any time for anything else or say there is nothing to do. When there isn't any anything else...there is intramural sports and religious groups. There's plenty!

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

You get what you put into Martin. They give you all the tools to succeed...whether or not if you do is the students choice. There is a gorgeous library full of books and papers...plenty of study halls and workshops after school hours to help you out one on one. It's a fair price for an education with all of the perks they offer.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

I love the statues of Friends in front of the Library and Brehm Hall. There is always people sitting by the statues or posing for pictures shaking their hands. It's always a crowd pleaser when I help give campus tours to incoming freshman too...they have to stop and do it.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Martin is especially great for Agriculture, Engineering, and Nursing Majors. While Martin is pretty well rounded, some other majors that are big on campus are the departments of Communications, Political Science, Education and Music.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is literally SOMETHING for everyone in this department. I suppose because there isn't much to offer in the town of Martin itself entertainment wise besides bars and Walmart, the University makes sure there is multiple clubs for every major possible.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There seems to be a place for everyone on campus for Greek. No matter what your major is or hobbies, one of the fraternities or sororities are game for you to apply. Greek week is also pretty big on campus as well as Greeks involvement in the community giving back. Every year money goes to charities like St. Jude, American Heart Association, and Ag in the Classroom.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

There seems to be a pretty low crime rate on campus and there's many facilities that can be gone to for help. Campus police patrol daily as well as at night. Rape buttons are scattered across campus and there is honestly a helping hand from fellow students everywhere.