advice on transfer to UT/A&M

Transfer Students
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<p>Well first of all I am an international student on UT Arlington.I am currently on freshman,but I am already thinking on transferring to a bigger/serious university in TX.Let's just say that UTA is a big commuter school with a lot of diversity,and the quality of students can easily be determined just by a simple walk outside.Very hard for a new person/out-of-state to even settle here.</p>

<p>Anyways,I thinking about either going for A&M or maybe UT Austin.But I need some recommendations from here on other good schools in TX.My current GPA does allow me to transfer to A&M(a friend of mine here did transfer with a similar GPA),but I have been hearing that it's not that welcoming for internationals like me(hint:color).</p>

<p>My GPA ain't that bad(3.2)but if needed,will stay for the summer till I improve before making the transfer.</p>

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<p>shameless bump?</p>

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<p>Rice, Baylor, Southwestern?</p>

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<p>How is the social scene on these universities?</p>

<p>I want something of a balance between academics and social.Texas Tech seems to have it,but all I hear about it is alcohol and drugs.</p>

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<p>Rice is in Houston. Baylor is in Waco (somewhere between Dallas and Austin). Southwestern is in Georgetown which is just outside Austin. If you want a vibrant life, Rice and Southwestern will do. </p>

<p>Anyway. It’s kinda real hard for you to get in Rice with 3.2 so it leaves you with only Baylor (which is not located nowhere near a big city) and Southwestern. They are private schools though. Very friendly to International Students but you will have to pay the big bucks.</p>

<p>If you wanna go for public schools then Texas Tech is not that bad. Other than that UT Dallas is also pretty ok. </p>

<p>For academics, you can have a look at this Texas ranking [College</a> Rankings - Top 50 Ranked Universities in Texas for Highest Overall School Score](<a href=“USA University College Directory - U.S. University Directory - State Universities and College Rankings”>Top Ranked Universities in Texas - Highest Overall School Score)</p>

<p>Of course no ranking is accurate but at least it will give you a rough idea.</p>

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<p>texas state university, a little more social than academic but not by much. short drive to austin, bout 25 mins and tons of girls haha</p>