Cris Partidas

Categories: Student

Major/ Minor

Economics

Hometown

Kyle, TX

High School

Jack C. Hays High School

Why Texas Tech?

I was actually about to go to Texas A&M - Commerce, because it was a ton cheaper, but one of my high school coaches told me I was too smart for that school, and it wouldn't challenge me the way it should. She recommended I look into Tech, because I didn't want to go to high school round two, so I wanted to avoid Texas State, UT or A&M. I looked into it, and realized they had a pretty good law school. I figured I'd go here, and hopefully stay here for law school. I immediately fell in love with the school the second I stepped on campus.

Tech Testimony

Tech made me grow a lot as a person. Being the youngest in my family, I was babied a lot, so having to take care of myself was a huge shock. I remember having to call my mom like an hour after she left me to ask her how to use the washing machine. Tech made me more independent, having just been dropped off seven hours from home with no car, and without really knowing a single person. I had to learn to come out of my shell, talk to people, and ask for help constantly. Luckily, there's something in Lubbock's air that makes everyone super friendly.

Most Memorable Experience

Taking history class from Professor Watkins was my most memorable experience. If I learned nothing in his class (although he made me fall in love with history), I will always remember the first day of class he told us to fail a class. He told us to fail so that we would mess up our 4.0 and enjoy our college life. That stuck with me, and honestly after my first C ever in life I really did enjoy myself a lot more.

Opportunities

Through a Tech specific service organization I found the greatest people I will ever meet. Through an organization I was part of I had the opportunity to go to other schools, meet their people, and actually make them love Tech too. I've been part of organizations that get me recognized in other cities, giving me connections outside of Lubbock too. I've been able get close to my professors, and people with my major in my classes, even if we are a big school.

Words of Wisdom

Put yourself out there. People in Lubbock are nice. Even if people think you're weird, you'll probably never see them again, or you'll gain a really cool group of friends. Don't be afraid to do new things. Everything will work out. Have fun, but not too much fun.

Have any questions?
Contact me at: cris.partidas@ttu.edu