The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

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I wish I had known more about the programs available, specifically in terms of academics. I spent several semesters just trying to figure out what I wanted to major in; if I hadn't had college credits coming in, I don't think I would have graduated on time. All things considered, I would have liked to have known more about various colleges, courses, and degree plans.

Many students who come to the University of Texas at Austin for the first time are unprepared for the expansiveness of choices available. From courses to dorms to student organizations, the options are almost overwhelming in number. Students should have good research skills so they can find out about all of the opportunities they can, and they should also be assertive so they can grasp them. The professors and staff of the University are not going to do any hand-holding to guide students through the experience, so freshmen must be prepared to be on their own.

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I wish I had known that if I accepted all of my finacial awards during the fall and spring semester that I wouldn't have any left for the summer. I did pretty good research on the opertunities availble to me at my school though, so I knew what I needed to do before I got there. Their website has all of the information you need.

I wish I knew how much walking in the excessive heat that I had to do on campus. I also wish that someone told me about the many, and I mean many, "colorful" people that exists here.

I wish I had known about the the lack of a social environment once you exclude extracurriculars like fraternities and sorrorities.

As a straight A student in High School, I wish I would have known that previous success is not necessarity a precursor to future success! UT is a great school which requires much hard work in order to achieve the desired grades. Also, it is easy to feel isolated in a very large college, and being pro active about socializing is crucial for some people. I wish I had lived on campus for my first year in order to have more experience dealing with strangers and new fun people in general.

I wish I had known more about the different on campus housing choices. THe university seems to portray them as all equal, but they truly are not.

I wish I had known that though it is a large school, somehow the average class size is quite small.