(SMU) Wow.... I sat last year reading the comments, trying

Educational Quality	A+	Faculty Accessibility	A+
Useful Schoolwork	A	Excess Competition	A-
Academic Success	A	Creativity/ Innovation	A+
Individual Value	A+	University Resource Use	A+
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	A+	Friendliness	A+
Campus Maintenance	A-	Social Life	B+
Surrounding City	A-	Extra Curriculars	A-
Safety	A

Describes the student body as: , , , ' color='class=grade' > Describes the faculty as: , ' color='class=grade' >

Female

Quite Bright

Social Life	B+

Educational Quality	A+

She rated most things higher than other students did.

Date: Sep 13 2008
Major: (This Major's Salary over time)
Wow.... I sat last year reading the comments, trying to decide if the people who wrote on this were just the ones who were against the whole "greek" and social thing. After receiving a full ride to SMU, I came here. The academics ROCK. Seriously, if that is all you care about, come come come!! I can't say enough great things. Socially- wow. The comments are very very accurate. I come from the midwest and consider myself a very down-to-earth. However, I also love to have fun! I want(ed) to rush here! I figured all the negative posts were made by the **not to be mean** socially awkward people or complainers. They weren't. I usually would never say this (bc I feel like I'm bragging), but to a prove a point- listen to this. I was nominated for homecoming and prom queen at a huge public school (1600). I had 8 potential dates to homecoming! I felt very well-liked and confident with myself, both aesthetically and personality-wise. I feel like I am a genuine, down-to-earth, caring person. NO ONE I have met so far has realized this. I haven't met one guy who has taken an interest in me. I feel like they only go for the "stupid" girls or really really skinny girls. I am putting myself out there. I have gone out every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night since I've been here. Nothing. No one cares about who you are, during or outside of the weekends. Girl friend wise, I have met a few down to earth and nice girls. I have also met a lot of girls who can't believe I don't own anything Chanel. And they boss me around and tell me things like, "Oh my god, never wear that.." when it's a piece of clothing that I like. That is very offensive to me. They don't even care. The other day, I misheard someone and accidentally said something that didn't make sense. A "friend" of mine, implying that I was stupid, said, "It's a good thing you're cute...." I haven't even told her I must have been "just smart enough" to have my entire tuition paid for by the school. In short, I felt like if I were well-liked enough back at home, I would be able to keep up at this fast-paced, materialistic school. I have never felt this way. I want to move back, in fact, I am thinking of transferring to a state school where people remember your name when you meet them. I have heard things get better second semester, but frankly, I am not sure if I want to rush, and that is apparently what improves things. The sorority girls seem nice for the most part, but I'm not so sure.... they are even more material obsessed. Oh well, at least I tried. but I will continue to enjoy my time here. I am going out tonight, and I am certainly trying to make the best of the situation.... this is just a warning to those people out there who feel like they could be ok here. Beware.

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