Being a commuter school, I figured the classes would be very boring and simple. It turns out that for the most part, they were anything from that. Almost every teacher I have had has no problem slowing down during a class and making sure everyone understands the information being taught, and every teacher has designated office or tutoring hours to make sure that each student has the opportunity to learn a lot. I am a Math Major, so I am learning a lot each day in upper level classes, however even in basic core classes that every student has to take I found myself learning plenty of new information. Classes at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi are generally smaller then a lot of universities. In my major specific classes there are anywhere from ten to thirty students. My core classes have anywhere from 100-250 students, however each professor has many teacher assistants and graders, so there is always someone to contact in order to help learn material incase you are struggling.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a smaller community then many other universities, which can be good or bad depending on the type of person you are. I personally enjoy the larger crowds and communities and meeting as many people as possible, which you can certainly do here, just not to the extent that you would at a larger college. There are plenty of opportunities to meet new people, and chances to meet them such as luncheons and gatherings, but they always to seem to be at inconvenient times. I personally have developed a smaller group of friends, all of whom are in the same major and have the same general class schedule and curriculum as I do. As far as the school itself, the campus is one of the most beautiful in the countries hands down. There are colorful tropical flowers all over the campus, it is sunny just about every day, and from just about any class room you can look out and see water on all sides (because the school is on an island). The city itself is nice, but other then the beach, a few clubs, and Corpus Christi Hooks baseball games, there aren't many typical college restaurants or entertainment.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
When measuring the price of the school versus the quality of the education, this school in my opinion is one of the bargains out of any public four year colleges in Texas. To take 15 hours, which is generally what the average student takes, is about $3,000-$3,300 per semester including the price of books. The quality of education is a lot stronger then people anticipate going to a smaller commuter or feeder school, and it is definitely a bargain. The only semi-complaint would be the price of housing on campus, which is inflated about $75-$100 higher per month then the normal apartment or dorm room. Students should probably live on campus for the first year to network and meet people, and then move to off campus apartments or lease a house in the neighborhood near campus to be more affordable in the future.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Build a good relationship with the guidance counselors there, because they are very helpful. The general student population is very kind and helpful, so don't be intimidated by the fact that they are college students. They were once in your shoes, so most people will always be willing to be helpful. It's probably best to live on campus your first year to make sure you meet more people, and it is also a lot easier to get to class on time when you have a five minute walk compared to a ten minute drive, and the ten minutes extra trying to find a rare parking spot. Try and meet as many new people and groups to find your place, but remember at the same time that while college is an experience, you're there to receive your degree and get the best grades possible.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is best for students coming from smaller towns with smaller high schools (or anyone who prefers smaller classes) because the classes are larger, but not too overwhelming compared to other schools like Texas A&M - College Station or the University of Texas. The largest class at TAMU-CC is 250 students, whereas at one of those other universities the largest classes are up to 500 or 600 people. The nursing program is very strong, so anyone interested in nursing or medicine should apply, as well as anyone who wants to try and transfer to Texas A&M - College Station.
Being a commuter school, I figured the classes would be very boring and simple. It turns out that for the most part, they were anything from that. Almost every teacher I have had has no problem slowing down during a class and making sure everyone understands the information being taught, and every teacher has designated office or tutoring hours to make sure that each student has the opportunity to learn a lot. I am a Math Major, so I am learning a lot each day in upper level classes, however even in basic core classes that every student has to take I found myself learning plenty of new information. Classes at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi are generally smaller then a lot of universities. In my major specific classes there are anywhere from ten to thirty students. My core classes have anywhere from 100-250 students, however each professor has many teacher assistants and graders, so there is always someone to contact in order to help learn material incase you are struggling.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a smaller community then many other universities, which can be good or bad depending on the type of person you are. I personally enjoy the larger crowds and communities and meeting as many people as possible, which you can certainly do here, just not to the extent that you would at a larger college. There are plenty of opportunities to meet new people, and chances to meet them such as luncheons and gatherings, but they always to seem to be at inconvenient times. I personally have developed a smaller group of friends, all of whom are in the same major and have the same general class schedule and curriculum as I do. As far as the school itself, the campus is one of the most beautiful in the countries hands down. There are colorful tropical flowers all over the campus, it is sunny just about every day, and from just about any class room you can look out and see water on all sides (because the school is on an island). The city itself is nice, but other then the beach, a few clubs, and Corpus Christi Hooks baseball games, there aren't many typical college restaurants or entertainment.
When measuring the price of the school versus the quality of the education, this school in my opinion is one of the bargains out of any public four year colleges in Texas. To take 15 hours, which is generally what the average student takes, is about $3,000-$3,300 per semester including the price of books. The quality of education is a lot stronger then people anticipate going to a smaller commuter or feeder school, and it is definitely a bargain. The only semi-complaint would be the price of housing on campus, which is inflated about $75-$100 higher per month then the normal apartment or dorm room. Students should probably live on campus for the first year to network and meet people, and then move to off campus apartments or lease a house in the neighborhood near campus to be more affordable in the future.
Build a good relationship with the guidance counselors there, because they are very helpful. The general student population is very kind and helpful, so don't be intimidated by the fact that they are college students. They were once in your shoes, so most people will always be willing to be helpful. It's probably best to live on campus your first year to make sure you meet more people, and it is also a lot easier to get to class on time when you have a five minute walk compared to a ten minute drive, and the ten minutes extra trying to find a rare parking spot. Try and meet as many new people and groups to find your place, but remember at the same time that while college is an experience, you're there to receive your degree and get the best grades possible.
This school is best for students coming from smaller towns with smaller high schools (or anyone who prefers smaller classes) because the classes are larger, but not too overwhelming compared to other schools like Texas A&M - College Station or the University of Texas. The largest class at TAMU-CC is 250 students, whereas at one of those other universities the largest classes are up to 500 or 600 people. The nursing program is very strong, so anyone interested in nursing or medicine should apply, as well as anyone who wants to try and transfer to Texas A&M - College Station.