The University of Texas - Austin

I have really enjoyed my time here at UT. There are many possibilities, especially if you are language-minded. UT officially offers over 30 languages and teaches in total (through conference courses and classes that do not technically have a complete sequence, like Quechua) probably over 40. Additionally, deciding to enroll as a Plan II major has been the best decision of my life. The classes are small and the professors are excellent, which is not to say that regular UT classes aren't good as well. The strange thing about UT is that you can make your curriculum as rigorous or easy as you want. While many of my friends have picked the most challenging courses regardless of major, a small number pick classes all 4 years that have a reputation of being easy (and can get away with it). The faculty is brilliant, although sometimes they put on airs. For the most part, though, even the arrogant members of the faculty will make time for you if you are a student who they believe takes the class seriously. Austin's a great town, with niches for everyone. The campus is friendly, pretty diverse, and wonderfully weird. A great choice.

5th Year Female -- Class 2006

Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: B+

Great program with lots of options, and chances to broaden your horizons or concentrate on a particular aspect of things. As with education in general, what you get out of it is proportional to the effort you put into it.

There is never a lack of things to do there, and it can be tempting to spread yourself too thin. The surrounding city has lots to do as well, with the entertainment district, lots of hike and bike trails, nearby lakes and campgrounds, etc.My only words of caution are that there aren't nearly enough dorm rooms to go around, and those that are there aren't that great anyway. If you want a nice place off-campus, arrange for it in the spring before you go there.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000