The campus is relatively small. There are only 10,000 students! The student to teacher ratio is very low, so you are able to lots of one-on-one time with the professors. Don't let freshman year discourage you, the classes are just a little larger that year than others due to a high volume of freshman taking basic courses! The professors are highly prestigious, meaning that they know the subjects they are teaching very well, and can basically answer any questions you have.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a wonderful college. The campus is beautiful! I absolutely fell in love with the campus when I first visited. The university is full of loads of fun activities. Another wonderful thing is the cultural diversity. There are many different people from different cultures and walks of life. You can learn alot simply by interacting with other students.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As previously mentioned, the professors are wonderful, and at the rate you will pay for tuition, you are definitely getting a high quality education at a low cost. If you are unsure about financial aid, have no worries, the Student Services Center/Financial Aid Office will help you in finding the best way for paying for your tuition.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
There are several things I would recommend to a new student or someone who is planning on attending TAMUCC.
1. Always accept your awards through your S.A.I.L account. It may appear as though you've been awarded your tuition, but make sure that you hit the accept button or the awards will disappear after two weeks, and it is very hard to get them back. (If you were under the Islander Guarantee, you will probably have to take out loans at this point.) Just make sure you accept your awards!
2. I would recommend buying your textbooks from an online source. Do some research and figure out where you will get them at the cheapest price. The campus book store is wonderful for souveniers/ college gear, but the price of the textbooks will not be very discounted. I would recommend getting USED textbooks because they are always cheaper.
3. Live on campus for your freshman year, or while you are adjusting to the college life or even just the campus. The rent is a little high, but you get free internet, phone, cable TV, and all other bills are paid. Living off campus can become more expensive if you have to pay bills! The Camden Miramar housing is wonderful and a very short distance from your classes.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Overall, TAMUCC is great for everyone. If you love interaction with all types of new people, a well trained staff, low tuition rates, and more, then this university is for you.
The campus is relatively small. There are only 10,000 students! The student to teacher ratio is very low, so you are able to lots of one-on-one time with the professors. Don't let freshman year discourage you, the classes are just a little larger that year than others due to a high volume of freshman taking basic courses! The professors are highly prestigious, meaning that they know the subjects they are teaching very well, and can basically answer any questions you have.
Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a wonderful college. The campus is beautiful! I absolutely fell in love with the campus when I first visited. The university is full of loads of fun activities. Another wonderful thing is the cultural diversity. There are many different people from different cultures and walks of life. You can learn alot simply by interacting with other students.
As previously mentioned, the professors are wonderful, and at the rate you will pay for tuition, you are definitely getting a high quality education at a low cost. If you are unsure about financial aid, have no worries, the Student Services Center/Financial Aid Office will help you in finding the best way for paying for your tuition.
There are several things I would recommend to a new student or someone who is planning on attending TAMUCC. 1. Always accept your awards through your S.A.I.L account. It may appear as though you've been awarded your tuition, but make sure that you hit the accept button or the awards will disappear after two weeks, and it is very hard to get them back. (If you were under the Islander Guarantee, you will probably have to take out loans at this point.) Just make sure you accept your awards! 2. I would recommend buying your textbooks from an online source. Do some research and figure out where you will get them at the cheapest price. The campus book store is wonderful for souveniers/ college gear, but the price of the textbooks will not be very discounted. I would recommend getting USED textbooks because they are always cheaper. 3. Live on campus for your freshman year, or while you are adjusting to the college life or even just the campus. The rent is a little high, but you get free internet, phone, cable TV, and all other bills are paid. Living off campus can become more expensive if you have to pay bills! The Camden Miramar housing is wonderful and a very short distance from your classes.
Overall, TAMUCC is great for everyone. If you love interaction with all types of new people, a well trained staff, low tuition rates, and more, then this university is for you.