The University of Texas - Austin

I spent my most happy years going to UTA with my now deceased twin. I just don't get why so many people from up North want to come here running away to here and be stuck up. The place is getting more dreary with over population and traffic. I am considering moving away.

Getting a college degree is so common that now the value of a degree is diluted. A degree won't give you a job unless you know what you want to do with your degree and are focused on that one occupation. UTA is only for the prepared. Don't come here undecided. Go to a junior college. Your social life and academics will be better there.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2006

Education Quality: A-, Faculty Accessibility: C

In my opinion, the student is the only factor that determines his/her experience. If you want to PARTY, come to UT. If you want to STUDY come to UT. If you want to enjoy football amongst fanatics, definitely come to UT. I am not a football fan, I have never gone to a UT game, but I enjoy tailgating and after parties what can I say. I am involved in the student television, I am passing my classes with A's and B's, I have friends from all over the world, I have gone to awesome parties, weird places, exquisite restaurants, beautiful hiking trails...and my first semester has yet to end. I am thankful of choosing such a friendly environment. Of course, you are in Texas, don't be surprised if you ever encounter country hicks and racist conservatives LOL. Up side is that the campus so international, actually I can say that majority of my friends are international students and out of state- which is great! My proffs are reaching and friendly, although I have not met two of them because I have such a tight agenda and office hours don't fit in it. I can seriously say that I love this univeristy, but I do not want to be biased, so I will also give some cons. Registration is a pain in the #$%, but somehow I have always managed to get the classes I need. Also, the university makes it quite difficult to double major in two different colleges u.u, that is the biggest downer I think. Last but not least, it is hard not to get distracted with so much stuff going on everywhere.

1st Year Female -- Class 2014

Innovation: A+, Friendliness: B+

One of the best things about UT is its size. You have so many different people with every kind of major that you can literally meet a new person every day. This is great for socializing and making friends. With so many students, this also allows you to meet a lot of different professors who are generally very good in their fields(besides the occasional nutcase).

However, the size of UT can also be a big problem if you aren't ready for it. At first when you come to UT, it does feel like you are more a number than a name. It's a big step between a small high school where your teachers know you to a university with over 40,000 students and freshman chem classes that can have hundreds of students. Also, unless you are really talkative person or have a very distinct personality, don't be mad if takes your professors(especially freshman professors) at least a few times to remember your name or face.

Everything else is pretty much ok. The dorms are average, food is average. The city of Austin always has something going on. Plus, the academics are very good as well, especially in the engineering department. Basically, UT is just like most public universities. The only major difference is the additional 20,000 students which can be an advantage or disadvantage depended on your personality.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2014

Social Life: A+, Individual Value: D