Sul Ross is affordable.
It has a fairly wide variety of majors and interests.
It is a small college and in a small town, and you really get a feel for nature.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Meet with your academic advisor or speak with him/her as soon as you can.
Talk to your financial aid advisor.
Expect a quiet campus life.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The Computer Science degree is one of their best degree programs.
The physics degree program is okay as well.
Study a lot.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Apply for housing early, and apply for efficiency living.
If you're in the residence hall you will have a roommate, but you will each have your own room.
You will only have to share a bathroom with your roommate.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food tastes okay.
It is buffet style, so you will get your fill.
And there are deserts.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are tons of fun things to do, but only if you have a car and are willing to travel.
There is snowboarding, horse back riding and swimming in a large spring-fed pool. But all of those activities are a couple hours drive away from campus. It may be better to hike into the hill. Just watch out for mountain lions.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It offers a great education for a reasonable price.
The staff, at least in the computer science major are committed.
There are no shortage of projects and clubs to join.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a desk that a student dragged into the hills one year.
If students go into the hill to write their name and wish on it, and it is supposed to come true.
There rocks on the hill that spell out Sul Ross.
Students go into the hills to paint the rocks white, and play in paint.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
It will be good for you if you love nature and hiking.
It would also help if you are okay with being alone a lot.
It is for the self disciplined and the open-minded.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs and activities, but they are often for majors.
They are not limited only to the students in the major, but they will be esoteric.
But you could always make your own club and find someone willing to join your cause.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek Life.
If that is a deal breaker then steer clear.
If it doesn't really matter I suggest you try the school to see how it fits.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are a lot of police and a fairly diverse student population.
You will feel safe at Sul Ross.
There are wild animals, such as mountain lions and jevelinas, so it may not be safe to roam outside at night.
Sul Ross is affordable. It has a fairly wide variety of majors and interests. It is a small college and in a small town, and you really get a feel for nature.
Meet with your academic advisor or speak with him/her as soon as you can. Talk to your financial aid advisor. Expect a quiet campus life.
The Computer Science degree is one of their best degree programs. The physics degree program is okay as well. Study a lot.
Apply for housing early, and apply for efficiency living. If you're in the residence hall you will have a roommate, but you will each have your own room. You will only have to share a bathroom with your roommate.
The food tastes okay. It is buffet style, so you will get your fill. And there are deserts.
There are tons of fun things to do, but only if you have a car and are willing to travel. There is snowboarding, horse back riding and swimming in a large spring-fed pool. But all of those activities are a couple hours drive away from campus. It may be better to hike into the hill. Just watch out for mountain lions.
It offers a great education for a reasonable price. The staff, at least in the computer science major are committed. There are no shortage of projects and clubs to join.
There is a desk that a student dragged into the hills one year. If students go into the hill to write their name and wish on it, and it is supposed to come true. There rocks on the hill that spell out Sul Ross. Students go into the hills to paint the rocks white, and play in paint.
It will be good for you if you love nature and hiking. It would also help if you are okay with being alone a lot. It is for the self disciplined and the open-minded.
There are many clubs and activities, but they are often for majors. They are not limited only to the students in the major, but they will be esoteric. But you could always make your own club and find someone willing to join your cause.
There is no Greek Life. If that is a deal breaker then steer clear. If it doesn't really matter I suggest you try the school to see how it fits.
There are a lot of police and a fairly diverse student population. You will feel safe at Sul Ross. There are wild animals, such as mountain lions and jevelinas, so it may not be safe to roam outside at night.