KC
Not across the board, but to some extent they are; I mean you're an education major and "I'm better than you"
Cody
Liberal is not true (especially if you are involved in the greek system). Never studying is not true. It is the #1 party school.
Chris
Yes, we're smart but we know how to have fun too. My freshman year has been all about finding the balance, like coming in at eleven the night before a test, and then going out til five the next night to drown my sorrows or to celebrate. And yes, there are some gay people here, big deal. Get to know them, they're hilarious.
Courtney
I would be the first to admit that the social scene at this school is amazing. There is ALWAYS something to do, not only because of the students, but because Austin is such a fun city to live in. I would also be the first to speak out against the fact that partying is the only thing UT has going for it. The academics are challenging, the university brings influential speakers constantly to hold seminars for students, and I would say we have some of the best and brightest faculty members in the country.
As far as the people who insulted me for not leaving the state, I feel like they could not be more wrong. I am meeting a diverse group of people from all over the nationa (and the world) and I have never once questioned the quality of my education. This school is HUGE, but every teacher and faculty member I have encountered truly cares about my well-being and my success.
Alex
Although Texas students definitely know how to party, the academic aspect of the school weighs just as heavily on college life here. Granted I probably will value my social experience at Texas more down the road, I could not ask for a better educational foundation I am getting in the Business Honors Program. Also, there are plenty of students who don't drink at Texas. I have many friends involved in the Young Life program here who don't drink. Kids who don't like to party can still receive a valuable social experience in the wonderfully eclectic and exciting city of Austin.
As for the conservative issue, I cannot think of a more inaccurate stereotype. Austin is probably the most liberal city I have ever experienced. I have lived here for almost three years and it continues to be an adventure everyday. Between the drag protests every other week and the crazy unicylcer in his underwear gracing the Austin streets, the city seems pretty liberal to me. Although there are huge numbers of Bush supporters at UT, the school and city are not conservative on the whole.
Lastly, people consider Texas students snobs. But hey, we can't help it that our school is debatably the most well-rounded school in the nation in terms of academics, social life, and athletics. Call me biased if you like....