The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

I absolutely love the University of Texas at Austin. Opportunity thrives everywhere you turn, the people are unique, and the overall atmosphere is completely welcoming. No matter what you decide to study, UT is jumping to help you excel at that major.

I am currently enrolled in UT Austin but will not begin classes until the fall.

It's the best public school in Texas. As UT, A&M, Rice, and Baylor compete against each other academically, each school brings something different to the table. Baylor - yeah no, it's in the middle of no where. A&M - un-lively city, it has the academic credentials, its basically UT without the TRUE college experience you'll find in movies. Rice- a great top private school, expensive but has awesome Financial aid. I know a lot of students that prefer UT to rice. You're only going to get 4 years of college, spend those years with memories and experiences you can only find at UT.

I have enjoyed my time at this school immensely. As a minority, I feel this campus is one of the most diverse and offers a variety of Ethnic Studies courses that have encouraged and motivated me to be an honors student. UT Austin is one of the most recognized state universities in the U.S. and I always receive praise for graduating from this university with two degrees.

I really love UT. Everyone here is so friendly and you don't have to worry about being yourself. Walking around campus is great because the weather feels really nice. There is a lawn where you can sit outside and read a book with other students around you. UT is a pretty big campus, but you'll start to know your way around after a week or so. Football is so huge in this campus, and the student football tickets are so cheap! I usually spend most of my time in the library, but there are 15 libraries on campus so you can move one to the other. When I tell people where I go to school, I tell them with pride because I really am proud to be a student at this university. The professors here are really open to help you with any of your problems and are really interested in doing whatever it takes to achieve the grade you want.

UT exemplifies "go big or go home." Everything is huge and loud here: Greek culture, nerd culture, minority culture, queer culture. Housed in a liberal city like Austin, there's a little something for everybody - and when everybody is 50,000 people, your options are endless. Even the honors tracks are diverse, yet all prestigious in their own right - from the Renaissance education in the 75-year-old Plan II Honors to the computer science focus in the young and inspiring Turing Scholars program. The biggest draw to me when I came to this school was the huge and diverse student population - its own city, really - and the slew of interesting courses I could take (Rhetoric of Lady Gaga, anyone?). Once I arrived, however, I realized that the best thing about the University of Texas is the city of Austin. Big-town energy with a small-town appeal, it truly is the weirdest place (but we say that with love). Every week there is some protest about yet another political event down in the city, and one walk on any street is bound to uncover a boutique of curios or a gluten-free vegan organic restaurant. Living in Austin - such a bustling city charged with the energy of fresh adulthood - has made me care about the world in a way I don't think I would have in any other place. In just a month I became fascinated with gender studies (the feminist group here is loud and proud), and photography (hipster culture is everywhere). I've always dreamt of shaping the place I lived in, but never imagined how much it could shape me.

UT is very unique and very fun. Being located in the heard of Austin provides you with many fun things to do, like the drag, the stores on south congress and even Barton Springs pool and Zilker park. Also Austin has a diverse and huge music and concert scene for all kinds of music tastes. The professors at the University are very knowledgeable and make learning interesting and fascinating. There is a lot of school pride and on game day there is burnt orange everywhere. It's always fun to go tailgating and meet with fellow classmates and friends and cheer for the Longhorns. The school is large but I think it's a good thing because it allows you to make a lot of friends and to experience diversity and different cultures and learn from them.

There are many positive things about UT. For one, it is in Austin, which is a great town for all ages, and it is a town that is a fast growing city with a plethora of jobs. The size of the school can scare some people. 50,000 + students is big, don't get me wrong. But it is what you make of it. Joining one of the 900+ student organizations is a big help in meeting friends. UT is a world-renowned university with famous alumni including Matthew McConaughey (famous actor) , former First Lady Lara Bush, Michael Dell (CEO of Dell), Gary Kelly (CEO of Southwest), and Walter Cronkite (famous broadcaster), among others. While the famous alumni were not a factor when I was choosing to where to attend college, it might be a factor for some people. Overall there is no place I would rather be than at UT. It is one consistently one of the best universities in the nation with many top-ranked programs.

The best thing about this school is not only the quality education it offers it's students, but the wonderful town the school is in. Austin, TX provides its residents with abundant outdoor activities, music festivals, social events, etc. You can grow in your education at school during the week, and learn just as many fantastic things from the surrounding community on the weekends. Whether you're attending the Longhorn football games, checking out SoCo and the millions of bats, swimming in Barton Springs or studying in the Tower on UT's campus, you will never forget the years you spent at this school.