The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is not only known for being a branch off of the University of Texas at Austin, but because of its professors. The University of Texas at Tyler has some of the greatest professors that have received their degrees from different parts of world, therefore gives us, the students, a major advantage against non-UT Tyler students! Another advantage that we UT Tyler students have is that the teacher:student ratio is 1:20; this making it easier for the students to concentrate in class and build a strong relationship with the professors.

I have only taken a semester of school at the University of Texas at Tyler, and the classes are all basics, but despite that, I have learned a lot since I started in the Fall. The classes are small enough to where the teachers can learn about the students and work with them if they need assistance. The smaller class size also allows for class discussion.

The professors at UT Tyler are great and they do their best to work with the students on a personal basis. They break the material down so that it is easier for the students to understand and SI sessions help a lot as well.

When I decided to attend UT Tyler, I thought I was doing it because it was close to home, inexpensive, and my only college option. What I discovered during my freshman year was something completely different.

One of the biggest lessons I walked away with at the end of this year was this: Size and prestige in a university does not determine the level of education you will receive, and it does not determine the amount of knowledge you will walk away with. Yes, good professors are important in the learning process, and yes, it is good for your pride to say you study at a popular university, but what will really determine your education in the end is your ability to believe in yourself, to make your goals and dreams possible, and to do what it takes to be the best you can be.

At UT Tyler, I had a great support group. My professors all knew me by name and were not only willing, but more than eager to help with any problems I had and wanted more than anything for me to understand everything that they told me. Homework assignments were only designed to help us learn the material and to prepare us for major exams, and they were not meant to give us busy work or make college difficult and time-consuming. I knew all of my fellow students within my major and related majors because of the size of the school, and we had regular study sessions, helped each other with homework, and encouraged each other when it was time for exams.

Overall, I am very happy that I decided to stay in my hometown and attend UT Tyler. Being there has taught me more than what can be learned in a textbook. It has been a life changing experience.

UT Tyler to me is a very home-feeling school where I can go pretty much anywhere in the school and the people/staff/faculty here are so nice and helpful with whatever you may need help with. Their goal is to never let you down and to provide you with unlimited resources.

I loved it! Small, good size campus with a small student to teacher ratio and professors that are willing to help. It was a wonderful experience.

Classes can be challenging. But not too difficult.

Graduate College of Nursing On-line was everything I needed to complete my MSN: Administration and Educator Certificate. Direct access to professors was a benefit that I did not know in my previous on-line BSN courses with another college.

Wonderful teachers and advisers.
Great college experience.
Clean and awesome class rooms.

UT Tyler is a fantastic institution all around. The professors and staff have been nothing but helpful. The campus is beautiful, the city offers much for entertainment, and the school of music is stellar.