The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

The worst thing about the University of Texas is also the best thing in that there are such great expectations placed upon students. The same drive that pushes students to succeed also fuels the stress around exam times, interviews and job fairs. It is one thing to be successful and to do your very best and another thing completely to be so driven that you miss out on some of the essential experiences and relationships in college. Sometimes school gets in the way of college. Too much academic focus can hurt your overall experience.

I think that the worst thing about the University of Texas at Austin is that it's a really large school. Even though there are many opportunities for socializing, an individual has to actively pursue those opportunities. If a student does not make an effort to join one of the many student clubs, organizations, and groups then they may end up feeling lonely or left out. This is especially true if the student does not live in on-campus housing.

It's too big so there it is hard to connect with people.

people dont care about anything all of them are dumb

The amount of students requires a high ratio of students to teachers which means you won't get as much/any one-on-one attention unless you seek it out.

Sometimes I think that some of the professors are more interested in their research than their students. It can be frustrating when a teacher doesn't care about your success in his or her class. Our school is very big so big classes are necessary, but sometimes it's hard to work as hard or participate in a big class.

While being large can be advantageous, it is also a hindrance when trying to connect with the administration and that aspect of schooling. My major is a smaller one than some, so it easier for me when it comes to dealing with that. Also, because of our size, scholarships are hard to come by.

the cost

Sometimes it is hard to meet people because the school is so big.

There is probably a lot of pressure to drink and party.