Review of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
from Brownsville, TX
Describe your college in three sentences.
I love the University of Texas-Pan American. I enjoy the atmosphere as well as all the faculty and staff that work at the University. Everyone is so helpful and is there to help anyway they possibly can. There is always some activity going on around campus. There are activities at the dorms as well as the Student Union or Quad. I am very happy there.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure to work extremely hard so you will make the Dean's List. With the Dean's List, you will be able to register earlier than other students and guarantee your place in the course you need. I advice future students to get involved and join different organizations. They are a great way to meet new people.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It will obviously be academically challenging but not impossible. Learn what form of studying works best for you and stick with it. Study groups can help as well. Learn how to correctly manage your time and work productive. Go to professor's office hours if you are struggling and don't be afraid to help; they are there for that reason.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I personally life at the dorms and love it. There is always some sort of event going on to relieve stress and there is a pool and ping pong table there for our use. It is a great way to meet people as well as a great learning experience living away from home.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The dining hall food is not the greatest but it is a blessing to have. Some days are better than others but there will always be something that you can pick to eat. Breakfast is amazing and lunch and dinner are alright. It is a great time to meet with friends and relax. The staff are all really nice and they work really hard.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Throughout the year, student involvement plans different activities for us. There are midnight breakfasts, free food at the quad, free Sundays, homecoming week, and so much more. There will be flyers around campus keeping you updated on what is going on so make sure to take advantage of them!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I highly recommend everyone to attend the University of Texas-Pan American. I am very happy in my decision to attend there and I know if you enroll you will be too. This is currently my second year attending and I never want to leave. I am very blessed to be attending this University and can't wait for what is in store for me and the University. There are no partying or drinking on campus that I have seen which I really enjoy because that is not fun to me.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a tradition called Tailgate where we start off homecoming week and burn the letters UTPA. It is a fun night and a great school spirit activity.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This University is great for everyone. There is no segregation that I have seen at this school. Everyone treats everyone like one big family.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are so many clubs and activities around campus. There is something for everyone. There are specific clubs for every major. They are a great way to interact with others who are in your major and ask for advice.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are different sororities and fraternities around campus. Although personally I am not in one, I know they are very involved in many different things and has a lot of fun.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are campus police patrolling campus during the day as well as police call stations where you can call for assistance at any time of the day.
I love the University of Texas-Pan American. I enjoy the atmosphere as well as all the faculty and staff that work at the University. Everyone is so helpful and is there to help anyway they possibly can. There is always some activity going on around campus. There are activities at the dorms as well as the Student Union or Quad. I am very happy there.
Make sure to work extremely hard so you will make the Dean's List. With the Dean's List, you will be able to register earlier than other students and guarantee your place in the course you need. I advice future students to get involved and join different organizations. They are a great way to meet new people.
It will obviously be academically challenging but not impossible. Learn what form of studying works best for you and stick with it. Study groups can help as well. Learn how to correctly manage your time and work productive. Go to professor's office hours if you are struggling and don't be afraid to help; they are there for that reason.
I personally life at the dorms and love it. There is always some sort of event going on to relieve stress and there is a pool and ping pong table there for our use. It is a great way to meet people as well as a great learning experience living away from home.
The dining hall food is not the greatest but it is a blessing to have. Some days are better than others but there will always be something that you can pick to eat. Breakfast is amazing and lunch and dinner are alright. It is a great time to meet with friends and relax. The staff are all really nice and they work really hard.
Throughout the year, student involvement plans different activities for us. There are midnight breakfasts, free food at the quad, free Sundays, homecoming week, and so much more. There will be flyers around campus keeping you updated on what is going on so make sure to take advantage of them!
I highly recommend everyone to attend the University of Texas-Pan American. I am very happy in my decision to attend there and I know if you enroll you will be too. This is currently my second year attending and I never want to leave. I am very blessed to be attending this University and can't wait for what is in store for me and the University. There are no partying or drinking on campus that I have seen which I really enjoy because that is not fun to me.
There is a tradition called Tailgate where we start off homecoming week and burn the letters UTPA. It is a fun night and a great school spirit activity.
This University is great for everyone. There is no segregation that I have seen at this school. Everyone treats everyone like one big family.
There are so many clubs and activities around campus. There is something for everyone. There are specific clubs for every major. They are a great way to interact with others who are in your major and ask for advice.
There are different sororities and fraternities around campus. Although personally I am not in one, I know they are very involved in many different things and has a lot of fun.
There are campus police patrolling campus during the day as well as police call stations where you can call for assistance at any time of the day.