Honors Little Sib Application

One of the popular perks of Honors is the opportunity to have a Big Sib: entering freshmen are paired with a current Honors mentor who shares similar interests. Your Big Sib can help you find answers to your questions about life in Honors at Tech and in Cookeville.

This form asks what you like and what you enjoy doing; information that can help a person get to know the important things about you. Contact information provided will be shared with the Big Sib. If provided, social media handles will be shared as well. Information from this form will be given to your Big Sib so he or she can better understand you, so be you and tell us who you are!

Name Name First Last
Preferred Name
Tech Email Address
Personal Email Address
Social Media Handle
Cell Phone Number
Can we share your number with your Big Sib?

Can we share your number with your Big Sib? Yes No
Gender
Preferred pronouns
Preferred Gender of Big Sib
Name of the High School You Attended
Name of Hometown
Intended Major
Minor(s) you anticipate adding or other academic interests you have:
What career path are you considering at this point?
Will you have a car in Cookeville?

Will you have a car in Cookeville? Yes No
Self-Description Characteristics

Information in this section is used ONLY for the purpose of matching you to a potential Big Sib.
Describe your personality in three words:
What three things can you not live without?
On a scale from 0 - 10, where do you fall in terms of politics?
Is your sense of humor (check all that apply):

Is your sense of humor (check all that apply): sarcastic wry subtle slapstick dry active outrageous cheesy silly reserved for occasional use Other Other
What are your interests or favorite things?

Examples: Favorite music genres/artists, books, sports, etc. Activities like cooking, hiking, swimming, board games, etc.
Describe something interesting about yourself.

Examples: Quirky characteristics, uncommon skills, places you've traveled, etc.
Extracurricular activities (such as school clubs, church activities, etc. – please spell out club names or give a description if they aren’t obvious):
Which best describes you socially?

Which best describes you socially? Introvert, I prefer being alone or with my loved ones in smaller groups. Ambivert, I like my alone time and my social time. It depends on the activities, the people, and my mood! Extrovert, I prefer being with others and don't mind attending events or being in larger groups of people.
If you met a particular Big Sib you liked, you may request that person. It is not guaranteed that you will be matched with them, but we will do our best.
What are you looking for in a Big Sib?
Tell us why you chose Tech, and give us any additional information you want your Big Sib to know. What are two things you are most excited for at Tech. Try to give your future Big Sib a good picture of yourself, including stuff like what you look for in a mentor, interesting places you’ve traveled, and a random fun fact. This will let your Big Sib know what you’re like.
Of the questions above, which do you consider most important in matching you to with a Big Sib?

Honors Little Sib Application

Honors Little Sib Application

Self-Description Characteristics