http://gofreshman.com Fun, Friends, Life Fri, 30 May 2008 23:08:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Welcome to UTPA. We know you are going to enjoy your college experience. We have found the UTPA community to be a great place to not only get an education but make life-long friends. This website will give you information that students have found helpful. We know you will too. College ... http://gofreshman.com/2008/05/29/congratulations/ This is a phrase to refer to the fifteen pounds freshman students gain on average in their first year of college.  This is mostly because eating habits change. For example, when studying with friends, it is easy to also snack with friends.  This and stress from exams and homework can ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/06/06/freshman-fifteen/ Good place and good food.  You can buy Chick Fil A, subs, wraps, smoothies, coffee, burgers, etc.  It is a good place to hang out.  The subs are their strong food though, it is close to subway quality and not as pricey as subway. http://gofreshman.com/2007/06/06/student-union/ You know the food.  It is located across UTPA on 107.  Service is usually fast and the food is not cold when you get it.  Also, they don't double Fry their stuff.  However, don't eat their fried stuff often, it is not very healthy. http://gofreshman.com/2007/06/06/dairy-queen/ Join a journey group. Be part of a small group of friends that pray for each other and study the Bible once a week. Go to Free Lunch. Every Thursday at noon, a good crowd students from UTPA go to the BSM for free lunch and hear a talk from a ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/06/05/top-three-things-to-do-at-the-bsm/ Knowing what direction college life will take once you begin is something that many soon to be freshman students want to know. Even though there are many things that will radically change when you attend college, there are some that do not because they are based off of your every ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/06/05/top-skill-to-bring-to-college/ Yes, you are starting college. Chances are you will meet many nice and attractive people that you might want to begin a relationship with.  This is cool, however, it cannot be cool either. We have seen students who get involved in a relationship right away and then miss out on ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/05/14/first-year-relationships/ If you ask other students, you will find that parking on campus can be difficult.  It is important that you arrive with time so that you are not rushing to class.  You can park next to the new wellness center and then take the shuttle. Another options is car pool ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/05/14/parking-on-campus/ Panini Grill. (Average Price) A must for sandwich lovers! Their food is really tasty, with $5 you can buy a sandwich and a smoothie combo! They are local restaurant and is family operated. Try the Corsicana on flat bread with the alapanini smoothie. You will like it! Sugar and University- ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/05/09/panini-grill/ Nice Italian restaurant with very good food and coffee. It used to be college friendly, however, it is now reaching other people. However, you can still go and splurge a little. They have a very good Italian chicken sandwich. It is located across from UTPA right next to El ... http://gofreshman.com/2007/05/09/places-to-eat/