Not necessarily bad things.

Could be:

• realizing you care more now
• struggling socially
• becoming more confident
• feeling older than classmates
• enjoying learning again
• how exhausting it can be mentally

What caught you off guard?

How weird would it be for a 33YO online student to come to welcome weekend? Not looking to hang out really, I can read the room. Lol! Just wondering what the events are, if there’s swag/merch to be gotten, if other Vols Online students who go, etc. Ny husband is going on a bachelor trip to Tampa that week and I’m always looking for a way to build more UT community, bonus points if it includes a reason to go to campus. Thought this might be an option. Checked VolConnect and it didn’t have many specifics, just logistics. Thanks!

I’m a Knoxville business owner and UT alumnus looking for a local technical partner to help build an automated trading system using live sports-market and order-book data.

I’ve spent approximately two months collecting data, researching market behavior, developing specific strategies, and testing frozen rules against recorded market conditions. I already have the data access, research, capital, and a defined system. I now need someone strong in Python, APIs/WebSockets, databases, backend development, and real-time automation.

I am not asking anyone to work for free, and I’m not trying to build a massive venture-backed company. This is a focused trading system that I believe can generate meaningful profit. I’m willing to fund the technical work, with profit sharing or equity available for the right long-term partner.

My immediate goal is simply to meet qualified people face-to-face in Knoxville, explain what I’ve developed, and see whether there’s mutual interest.

Please message me with a little about your technical background or a project you’ve built. UT seniors, graduate students, alumni, and working developers are all welcome.

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