The University of Texas - Austin
“If you like football this is the universitySuper BrilliantBusiness - Management and Administration
If you like football this is the university for you... If you care about art or literature, or anything possibly intellectual this is NOT the university for you. I feel that the academic programs are largely over-rated. The Business school is good but even that is over-rated. However it is where you will find some of the smarter people on campus, but usually they are also the more boring people.
Personal attention is very hard to get here. Professors will not notice if you miss class, and if for some reason they do, they are often to busy to have time to care. If you like the feeling of small classes, and if you want to relationships with your professors and classmates this will be a hard university to adjust to.
Also, if you're hoping that the top 10% rule will help weed out idiots, don't count on it. There's plenty of them. I must say though that there are many very smart students who barely missed getting into top-tier schools like U-Penn, Harvard and Columbia, and even some who did get into these schools and just couldn't afford it.
view full review→Sep 15 2007
1st Year Female -- Class 2011
Scholastic Success: A, Individual Value: D
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“It is hard to be treated as an individual here. Getting help with class scheduling is very difficult.
view full review→Aug 27 2007
1st Year Female -- Class 2010
Useful Schoolwork: A+, Individual Value: F
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“I am from Austin, so a few moreQuite BrightCommunications
I am from Austin, so a few more years was a bit of a bore for me. However, all my friends from different places love it here. The school itself is good. The professors seem approachable and will help you when you need it. The social life is great for undergrads, lots of housing/apartments, places to eat/study whatever. I am an ad major and my program was awesome but I am ready to get out of Texas!
view full review→Aug 18 2007
3rd Year Female -- Class 2007
Social Life: A+, Useful Schoolwork: B-
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