The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

Really, UT is the only school I applied to. I've lived in Austin all my life and didn't want to move. Luckily for me UT's aerospace engineering program is one of the top rated in the country and so it happened to be one of the better choices (location aside). Alternatively I would have looked into A&M if I didn't get into UT as their standards for admission are lower and their AE program is only rated slightly lower.

This school is in the middle of Austin, showcasing its active setting and growing attitude. UT Austin is filled with school spirit and pride but you don't have to be into sports to get involved. I think people come here really trying to prepare themselves for the future, not just have a good time. They come looking for an experience in college while also bettering themselves for their future.

The Program I am in, Plan II Honors, combines the resources of one of the largest research University of the world with the intimacy and intellectual stimulation that is found in smaller, highly selective Liberal Arts Schools. The school is also located in arguably one of the best cities in the country, it has explosive growth, one of the most educated populations, beautiful natural surroundings and an ambiance that is better than anything I could have hoped for or imagined.

UT is very artsy, but also very technical and down to earth.

My school has every opportunity available. Due to the fact that it is an enourmous school (50k students) we have enough money to make some amazing events happen. I have gotten to see the Dalai Lama as well as so many other speakers and have gotten to experience some amazing things on campus. If you get involved with the organizations that bring speakers and events to campus the backing, funding and support you recieve is awesome.

The fact that UT is so large and somewhat blends in with the city makes it feel as though you are living on your own. Even living on campus, you have a certain sense of liberty and responsibility that an adult would have post-graduate.

To all current and future art students: Think carefully before you choose this school!! It is a wonderful program, BUT it is not in any way geared towards helping you with a career path! If you are interested in broadening your artistic skills in an intelligent and diverse environment and are not particularly concerned with or aren't sure exactly what you want to do after you graduate, then this could be the school for you. HOWEVER, if what you are looking for is more of a skills-based learning environment that could help you towards a SPECIFIC career path, then think twice! UT does require meeting basic academic standards, so you will still need to take the mandatory sciences, english, math, ect. classes, not to mention that the curriculum here forbids you from having a specific concentration in one field (ex: you cannot "major" in photography, there are only 4 photography classes that you are allowed to take, ect.) If you already know what you want to do with your life, I recommend looking at technical and specialty schools, such as the Art Institutes or a major art college such as Pratt or the Savannah School of Art and Design. "Art for art's sake" is fine, but can be accomplished just as easily (and much less expensively) at community colleges. If you decide that this school is right for you, I highly recommend getting involved with the Fine Arts Career Services Center as soon as possible! They can help you with your resume, job and internship searches, as well as suggestions for which classes to take.

Best place to study: Perry Casteñeda Library or the Student Union Best place to eat: Cypress Bend in San Jacinto Dormitory Best resources: Harry Ransom Center which has not only one of the original Guttenburg Bibles but also the first photograph that was ever taken. Also visit the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library. It is the most visited presidential library, and is Free!

I personally love UT and am glad to be a longhorn.

I picked UT over a full scholarship to anywhere else and am entirely glad I did so.