The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

The students at this campus are very laid back. Because it's such a large campus, the wardrobe usually includes casual wear that is comfortable to walk around in, especially in the summer. It is a diverse student body, which means there are a number of diverse organizations on campus. There is something for everyone involving many interests. In the Center for Mexican American Studies, there is a diverse group of students that are aware of current social and political issues and are very involved with community work surrounding the campus. Many student organizations reflect this awareness and involvement.

The students here are very friendly. You don't have to dress to impress anyone because no one doesn't really care about what you wear. I mostly see students wear a t-shirt and jeans. Sometimes I even wear sweatpants and a t-shirt! The main thing I like about this school is that no one here will discriminate you. The campus is very diverse, which I like very much. I don't think any student will ever feel out of place at this school, unless you make yourself feel out of place.

The students at UT are as diverse and interesting as the city of Austin.

My classmates are very helpful and kind.

My classmates are intellectuals, artists, musicians, and free-thinkers that explore whatever topics are covered in the classroom by asking questions and challenging different ideas.

Intellegent and bright individuals, my classmates are very ambitious and settle for nothing but the best.

We like to study hard and play hard, so don't be surprised if your classmate acing chemistry also spends three hours a day chasing girls, listening to live music, and walking on hills neighboring the school.

The diversity here is staggering, and you'll often meet a person who represents a laundry list of minorities: tattooed, queer, female, Asian. For the most part, people tend to be middle-class or higher (given the lack of good need scholarships from the university), although this representation definitely shifts from major to major. There is good intermixing at the University of Texas just as there are the typical lunch-tables of people of all one color. There is no "pressure" to align with your own face group, and race relations on this southern campus are publicly quite stable (although there will be the classist and racist remark made in private company, as it is in most placest). Few people feel marginalized here in this liberal location, although there is a noticeable lack of African Americans considering the high representation of other demographics.

Because the student population is so large at UT, there are students who belong to many different groups (LGBTQ, racial, religious, etc). I'm not sure there is a way to feel out of place at UT. There is a student organization for everyone. All it takes is looking around and talking to people to start making friends. The dorms are a great place to initially meet some great people who could become a life-long friend.

There are hundreds, if not a few thousand, student organizations on campus. You can join a club/org that is UT-affiliated, or one that is not. The best thing is is that it's up to you how many organizations you get involved in. There is a group for everyone, so it shouldn't be difficult to find your own little place in campus-wide life (for example, our school has a Quidditch Team. Pretty darn cool, right?) Students here are very open and laid back, no judgement. Students tend to be active with groups they feel passionately about, or organizations that apply to their academic major, religion, hobby, etc.