Patriot Days at The University of Texas at Tyler!

This week has been a whirlwind of fun here at The University of Texas at Tyler! We had many events happening for Patriot Days. There was much free food, festivities and educational information for FREE to all students. It was perfect timing too, everyone needs a pick-me-up during the craziness that IS April. Finals are coming quickly, the world is turned upside down momentarily, you think you are about to totally lose your cool.... and then the University gods come and bring loads of free food, balloon artists and spray-paint artists to entertain you. It's like the ultimate "HEY. DON'T DIE" from the University!

Also, here's a "HEY. DON'T DIE" from yours truly: 

I decided to cover the Health Fair during Patriot Days. I'm really glad I did, because all of the food offered wasn't super vegetarian friendly and the UC second floor was turning into a land of pure temptation. So I went upstairs and these are a few things I found....

Spring Party at UT Tyler

Recently SGA hosted their annual 80's themed spring party! As a senator, of course I attended and had a great time. I got little clips of everything that was going on and compiled it into a little montage for all of you(:

(It's my first vlog, be nice)

Semester Number Two

                Hey guys! Well, the spring semester of my freshman year here at UT Tyler has officially begun! I can already tell that this semester is going to be a lot more difficult than my last semester was. It’s not at all a bad thing, and I actually think that the classes that I am taking are going to be much more exciting than all of my previous classes were.

                As some of you may know, during the fall semester I took a math class. I really don’t like math, which is weird because my major is currently management! Now I’m not taking any math classes at all, and so far I found my classes to be much more appealing than before.  Now I’m taking courses like History, English, and Politics. So far, they all require a lot of reading.

                In addition, I am now officially a part of the UT Tyler Wind Ensemble! It’s all very exciting for me! I honestly feel like I’m finally doing something right in school by being in this ensemble. Everyone that I’ve met in the wind ensemble is all very nice and funny, just like how I am. I really missed band being a part of my life when I graduated from high school. Maybe I should reconsider what my major is, maybe.

                If I stay on track this semester and step up my A game, I really think that I can really excel in all of my classes this semester! I have set a standard for myself to do the absolute best that I can in everything that I do. I’ll be sure not to disappoint myself!

                Also, I got a new camera for Christmas, so now I can record video blogs in better quality! I am really looking forward to being able to use it! I came up with a small list of videos that I think will be fun and interesting, so be on the lookout for any video blogs on our page in the future! If you have any video blog ideas for me, I would absolutely love to hear them! If you do have any, please leave me a comment below, or anywhere on our Facebook app! As long as I can get to them!

                How is your semester going so far? Leave us a comment below too! Be sure to subscribe to our blog too! We would very much appreciate it. :) Happy 2013!

-          Chandler Upchurch 

New Semester

New Semester!

   This new semester is (thankfully) starting off much easier than the last one and I for one and super thankful. My last semester consisted of all my worst subjects, rolled into a squishy ball of “I hate my life.” This semester is two English classes ( yay! ), one Bio course ( ~_~ Boo! ) and an online cinema class where we watch films. No kidding!

   What makes me excited about my English courses is that they are Graduate Level courses so I will have to read/work my behind off, but I am happy to be starting the Graduate process. My other interests of mind-controlling-severity will include:

-          -Take/study the GRE test

-          -Write/commit-to-concept papers for Grad Submissions as Writing Samples

-         - Apply for other colleges

-        -  Keep on top of my Grad classes

   My book purchases this semester were also the lowest ever here at UT ( 60 bucks! ) however is because [ so far ] I only need books for one class. Not too bad.

   Despite a possible hiccup in Financial Aid, everything got fixed up very well and my funds released today. I paid for books, my storage unit, and also got myself a new laptop.

   Last semester was particularly troubling ( well, for me anyway in regards to this problem ) because I had quite a few online components and class projects which was not workable from an iPad. I rented an e-textbook which had no NOOK support on the device, thus it was for all intents useless.

   This semester while I am on campus I’ll have access to a real laptop so I can use a full version of Office, watch the films I’ll need to see for class, and upload/submit my WORD document papers, etc…

   In all, it will be a difficult semester, but only because of the extra-curricular stuff that will be possible because my physical course-work is so agreeable.  

Christmas Present? Register for UT Tyler Classes!

It's the most wonderful time of the year:

The time where you still have time to register for you Spring 2013 classes at The University of Texas at Tyler! Classes begin on January 10, 2013, and that's also the day for Late Registration from 9am-6:30pm!

You can register online with you MyUTTyler site. For detailed instructions, use the second page of this document. Also, there's a POOL of helpful information below the registration information.

Get ready, Patriots! Spring semester is coming!

What's your springwear?

When I walk around campus, I tend to notice what people are wearing when the seasons change. Seeing as we barely have seasons here in Texas, I always end up seeing a bunch of different things people wear. There's the girls that always wear Racket&Jog shirts and basketball shorts, wife-beater and baggy jeans dudes, or any assorted group of people wearing their frat/sorority shirt and some kind of shorts. These people wear this kind of thing all year, no matter what the weather. As you can probably tell, this puzzles me. So, what I want to know is, what is your spring wear? Do you go back and forth between jeans and shorts? Skirts maybe? Are you someone who always wears long sleeves? Sneakers or sandals? Or boots, maybe? I'm just curious as to what constitutes proper spring wear. I'm hoping someone could shed some light for me. :D

Spring Pollen

It's spring time and we all know what that means. Allergy season! Specifically, pollen allergy season! Spring time can cause really bad allergies especially in East Texas where the pollen levels are significantly higher and clearly noticeable even on cars. Whether you suffer from a runny nose, itchy eyes, or sneezing, pollen allergies can make your day and nights horrible. Now it's easy to say just avoid the great outdoors, but when you live in or around it, it's kinda tough to do. So if u suffer from pollen allergies like I do, here's a couple points to help you understand it.

• There are several types of airborne pollen - tree, grass, flower - and you may be allergic to one or more of these
• Histamines are the most common cause of allergies, and reducing this histamine level is needed in order to minimize these symptom

One option is to try an antihistamine i.e claritin, and see what works for you, but the best option is really to just ask your doctor. To learn more information you can click here and avoid the allergy season trauma this year.