Review of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
from Mcallen, TX
Describe your college in three sentences.
UTPA is a LOVELY campus. It is not too big, not too small. The community is fabulous, there is always an activity going on and you never fail to meet some new friends. The professors definitely know how to make classes fun but at the same time they are ready to help you with struggles you may have.
Academic Advisors are always available in the AAMC center to help you, just call in to set up an appointment first at (956) 655-7120 if they don't answer, keep calling. Chances are they are with another student.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
1. Don't be shy to ask questions! Asking questions is VERY important in College.
2. Be Active! Attend basketball games, volleyball games, and join an organization to keep you busy while having fun!
3. Balance your classes. Take some easy classes and some hard classes. Do not bombard yourself with hard classes in one semester. You won't enjoy it.
4. Enjoy College!
5. Get on top of your stuff. You are no longer in High School, your teachers will not tell you what you are missing and give you extra time to do it.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
UTPA has three Dorm complexes. Heritage- Most of the CAMP people stay here. It is not very nice, but if you have a roof to live under, take it.
Unity Hall- The newest complex at UTPA. It is nice, they patio is a wonderful thing to just sit and relax with your friends.
Troxel Hall- One of the oldest. It is attatched to Heritage, some say it's haunted by I just think it's old.
All of the complexes have game rooms, They all have a TV room, Vending Machines, etc. The complexes have activities going on almost every week. Don't fail to attend! It's really fun. You DO have to have your guest turn in an ID before they can go into your room.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
In the student Union, we have Mexican food, Subshop, Smoothie place, starbucks, and a convenience store. There is ONE cafeteria around campus, the food varies every day and I think is delicious. They SHOULD have more variety though. Currently UTPA is going through some changes. They are adding more restaurants around campus which I think is just a FABULOUS idea. In the Library, we have what is called a Grab n' go They have drinks, coffee, chocolate, Shipley's, etc.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
At UTPA, they have a rec center just like any other University. They have a lot of activities that you would enjoy to do. Zumba, Intramural sports, club sports, etc. We have a lot of organizations that organize events for the whole university including Homecoming. We have a lot of famous novelists come down, as well as motivational speakers. It is something we all enjoy seeing.
On Halloween they have something that has to deal with Zombies I think it's called a zombie run. UTPA students get to be made over into zombies and they are let out loose around campus and they have to catch the humans.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Low Income, People who don't want to leave the valley.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
UTPA offers different activities including; Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Flag Football, Co-ed Kickball, Softball, Baseball, etc.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Always Make sure you lock your cars, look both ways when crossing the street, and prevent from walking alone at 11pm at night to your car. Security is all around campus, and there are Emergency buttons almost at every corner.
UTPA is a LOVELY campus. It is not too big, not too small. The community is fabulous, there is always an activity going on and you never fail to meet some new friends. The professors definitely know how to make classes fun but at the same time they are ready to help you with struggles you may have. Academic Advisors are always available in the AAMC center to help you, just call in to set up an appointment first at (956) 655-7120 if they don't answer, keep calling. Chances are they are with another student.
1. Don't be shy to ask questions! Asking questions is VERY important in College. 2. Be Active! Attend basketball games, volleyball games, and join an organization to keep you busy while having fun! 3. Balance your classes. Take some easy classes and some hard classes. Do not bombard yourself with hard classes in one semester. You won't enjoy it. 4. Enjoy College! 5. Get on top of your stuff. You are no longer in High School, your teachers will not tell you what you are missing and give you extra time to do it.
UTPA has three Dorm complexes. Heritage- Most of the CAMP people stay here. It is not very nice, but if you have a roof to live under, take it. Unity Hall- The newest complex at UTPA. It is nice, they patio is a wonderful thing to just sit and relax with your friends. Troxel Hall- One of the oldest. It is attatched to Heritage, some say it's haunted by I just think it's old. All of the complexes have game rooms, They all have a TV room, Vending Machines, etc. The complexes have activities going on almost every week. Don't fail to attend! It's really fun. You DO have to have your guest turn in an ID before they can go into your room.
In the student Union, we have Mexican food, Subshop, Smoothie place, starbucks, and a convenience store. There is ONE cafeteria around campus, the food varies every day and I think is delicious. They SHOULD have more variety though. Currently UTPA is going through some changes. They are adding more restaurants around campus which I think is just a FABULOUS idea. In the Library, we have what is called a Grab n' go They have drinks, coffee, chocolate, Shipley's, etc.
At UTPA, they have a rec center just like any other University. They have a lot of activities that you would enjoy to do. Zumba, Intramural sports, club sports, etc. We have a lot of organizations that organize events for the whole university including Homecoming. We have a lot of famous novelists come down, as well as motivational speakers. It is something we all enjoy seeing. On Halloween they have something that has to deal with Zombies I think it's called a zombie run. UTPA students get to be made over into zombies and they are let out loose around campus and they have to catch the humans.
Low Income, People who don't want to leave the valley.
UTPA offers different activities including; Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Flag Football, Co-ed Kickball, Softball, Baseball, etc.
Always Make sure you lock your cars, look both ways when crossing the street, and prevent from walking alone at 11pm at night to your car. Security is all around campus, and there are Emergency buttons almost at every corner.