I received 42 credit hours from IB and AP classes in high school and my first semester courses were just basically review classes for me. However, since I have all of my core classes out of the way, I can take Upperclassmen and Honors courses for my major as a first year student.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love Texas State so much! The professors are all there to help you if you just ask them. The students are ALL friendly - I haven't met any person that would not tell me where a building was and everyone wants to be there. The river is a 5 minute walk from campus, downtown is just down the hill, the outlet malls are just down I-35, and Austin/San Antonio are just 30 minutes away. :D
The athletic games are all free, so take the opportunity to go to them. The football team is really good and the marching band is amazing.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Texas State is one of the cheapest state schools in Texas. All of my classes have been worthwhile and I don't regret taking any of them. The textbooks are expensive, but buy the used books instead.
I have spent a lot of money on food from the grocery store and eating out at restaurants on the weekends. Just keep a tab of your spending and you should be okay.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Professors actually do care about their students. They may not seem as friendly as your high school teachers, but professors have bigger classrooms and you are all adults now. They will not come up to you and personally ask you if you understand everything, so it is up to you to ask them for help. Take the opportunity to get to personally know them and their grading techniques and you will excel.
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!! You will want to party, go swim in the river, and just sleep - But most of my classes had 3-5 grades in them. Some professors hold review sessions before the major exams, but don't slack off. There is a time for fun and a time for work, but don't forget you are at college to get an education.
Take advantage of the writing/math labs, the library, and the rec. You are paying for them in your tuition.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I am majoring in Communication Design and love it. The art building is brand new and is state-of-the-art. Texas State has won numerous graphic design competitions and has beaten UNT several years running.
Texas State has great business, history, music, and education programs.
I received 42 credit hours from IB and AP classes in high school and my first semester courses were just basically review classes for me. However, since I have all of my core classes out of the way, I can take Upperclassmen and Honors courses for my major as a first year student.
I love Texas State so much! The professors are all there to help you if you just ask them. The students are ALL friendly - I haven't met any person that would not tell me where a building was and everyone wants to be there. The river is a 5 minute walk from campus, downtown is just down the hill, the outlet malls are just down I-35, and Austin/San Antonio are just 30 minutes away. :D The athletic games are all free, so take the opportunity to go to them. The football team is really good and the marching band is amazing.
Texas State is one of the cheapest state schools in Texas. All of my classes have been worthwhile and I don't regret taking any of them. The textbooks are expensive, but buy the used books instead. I have spent a lot of money on food from the grocery store and eating out at restaurants on the weekends. Just keep a tab of your spending and you should be okay.
Professors actually do care about their students. They may not seem as friendly as your high school teachers, but professors have bigger classrooms and you are all adults now. They will not come up to you and personally ask you if you understand everything, so it is up to you to ask them for help. Take the opportunity to get to personally know them and their grading techniques and you will excel. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!! You will want to party, go swim in the river, and just sleep - But most of my classes had 3-5 grades in them. Some professors hold review sessions before the major exams, but don't slack off. There is a time for fun and a time for work, but don't forget you are at college to get an education. Take advantage of the writing/math labs, the library, and the rec. You are paying for them in your tuition.
I am majoring in Communication Design and love it. The art building is brand new and is state-of-the-art. Texas State has won numerous graphic design competitions and has beaten UNT several years running. Texas State has great business, history, music, and education programs.