The 4-1-1
Q: Do Tech students pay back their loans faster than other college students, and what all student loans are available?
A: Representatives from the Texas Tech Office of Financial Aid recently announced that Tech students are defaulting on their federal loans at a rate well below the national average... Click here to read more of this article about student loans. You can also check out a Web page that deals with student loans or you can visit the Tech Financial Aid office at room 310 of West Hall.
Q: Was Texas Tech's first student regent caught plagiarizing and is it against Tech's policy to plagiarize?
A: Yes, Chad Greenfield, as seen in the photo taken by KCBD, did resign as Tech's first student regent. Plagiarism is indeed against Tech's policy. To find out more about plagiarism check out our Web page, or you can read this article.
Q: Is depression a serious issue for Tech students and are there any resources to help students that feel depressed?
A: The SCC, which has been hosting Depression Awareness Week for five years, said between 17 and 20 million Americans experience depression each year, which results in one out of eight people suffering depression in their lifetime...Click here to read more of this article. Also you can check out the Web page that helps to understand depression.
Q: How hard is it for Tech students to find a job, and are there any suggestions to find a job right out of college.
A: Though most college graduates impatiently wait for graduation day, few are truly prepared for the career world that awaits them...Click here to read more of this article concerning getting a job right out of college. Also check out the Web page to learn even more.
Q: Does freshman orientation here at Tech really inform the freshman about what they are about to experience?
A: While New Student Orientation is as much a staple of becoming a Red Raider as enrolling in classes or selecting a degree plan, some Texas Tech students leave orientation feeling unprepared for the journey ahead...Click here to read more about this article about freshman orientation. Also check out our Web page.
Q: Should I really wear my seat belt when driving? Is it really that dangerous?
A: Of the 31,910 vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2001, 60 percent were not wearing a safety belt. [The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Annual Assessment of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2001]...Click here to read more stats or check out our Web page about wearing your seat belt.
Q: Is registration at Tech really that frustrating, and if so, is there anything I can do to make it less frustrating?
A:Go see your advisor! Many departments require you to see your advisor in order to get a hold taken off. Regardless, that is what the advisors are there for. Take an extra 5 minutes to call your advising office and set up an appointment. If you don't know where to go, or who your advisor is click here. Click here to read more.