The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, USA
Public
4 Year

Rachel's Review

Review of The University of Texas at Austin

from Carrollton, TX

Do you feel you’re learning a lot?

The classes, while crammed full of information, are taught by exceptional professors who know how to teach. These professors work with you, taking time from their day and even making special arrangements to meet with you, to help you better understand everything you need to know and more. The professors are people who in their free time continue to explore their respective fields, and thus, teach from their actual experiences.

Do you enjoy the experience at your school?

UT is a place where you can meet and interact with people from all walks of life. You can easily make new friends here, the friends that you'll have for life. The University has thousands of clubs, and new ones are created everyday. You will definitely be able to find your own niche there and find people with whom you can relate. The campus has top-class facilities and resources that are open to student use. UT is also located smack-dab in the center of downtown Austin. Austin is a place for culture and entertainment. If ever you want to venture off campus, you can always find something to do on the streets of Austin.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Students come to UT to learn. UT then also tries to make this pursuit of knowledge affordable. Both the University as a whole and each individual college offer multitudes of scholarships that are then applicable to all different kinds of students. The scholarships are also updated frequently. In addition, UT may be less expensive than other schools being a public school. Don't then assume that the education you earn then is any less valuable than other schools.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

1. Most students, myself included, suffer from procrastination. However at UT, you will find it very difficult to fall behind in your classes. UT offers additional resources for students who might be struggling in their classes or who are interested in additional instruction, including free tutoring, flexible professors, and supportive clubs and student networks. My advice: take advantage of these; they are here for you. Try new things for you may find you like the new opportunities provided to you. 2. Buy your books from the Co-Op early to make sure they arrive before classes begin. At the end of the semester, you can return your books to the Co-Op for pretty good prices. 3. Bring clothing for all weather. The weather in Austin is wacky: one day it will be sweltering hot, the next blustering cold, and the day after wet and rainy. Bring rain boots, an umbrella, layers, your winter coat, and maybe a wind breaker for it can get breezy. 4. A few days before classes begin, map out your route to your classes. You don't want to be clueless on your first day. 5. Talk to your professors. They are really interested in talking to you, however scary they may seem. 6. Get a good alarm clock. You will be tempted to sleep through a few of your classes. 7. Do try and get some sleep. Save the parties and Netflix marathons for the weekend. 8. Take the city bus. It's free for students and can take you anywhere you need to go. It can also be fun, like a mini-adventure. 9. Don't forget when studying, you do need to take breaks and have fun every once in a while. You're in college, you deserve some fun. The key is balance.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

UT is great for students who know what they want to do and for those who are still not quite sure. For those students who have already planned out their college experience, UT helps these students dive into their classes and assists them in achieving all their goals. For those students still unsure of what they want to do after college, UT helps these students explore their options until they find the place for them. Many of UT's colleges are ranked highly nationally, so UT is great for students who want to become the best at what they do.