<p>Hi, I accepted texas' offer to participate in the CAP program and decided to do it at UTSA, I was wondering if anybody who has done the same has got any advice for me?, I plan on majoring in government, I've already signed up for orientation and i chose the first one (june 15th) so I could get a spot in all the classes that I want, I'm also applying for housing at university oaks, is there anything else that I should know?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I will be a possible CAP student myself. I suggest you message @AAli4Real, he has been their and done that. He should be able to give you alot of insight on how the next year will be. He did his CAP at UTSA</p>
<p>(My friends were all CAP and I transferred with them)</p>
<p>First: DO NOT LIVE AT UNIVERSITY OAKS! Most CAP students live at Chap/Laurel/(and the dreaded) Chisholm. You will make more friends and meet dozens of CAP students living at Chap instead of Oaks. However, if you can’t switch your living arrangements, try to get a meal plan because the cafe really is a social activity :).</p>
<p>Second: Don’t take 8ams (given)</p>
<p>Third: Keep your eyes on the prize. Although a 3.2 is easy to attain at UTSA, many students slack off and end up teasing the line between meeting CAP requirements and not. Be open to new friendships but don’t let them hold you back. I’ve had a lot of friends stay back at UTSA and decline CAP because their freshman year was so fun and they don’t want to leave some friends behind.</p>
<p>Fourth: Work hard and by this time next year, you’ll be done with UTSA and off to a life as a LONGHORN!!</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>It’s great that you have decided on what you want to major in at UT and since government is in the Liberal Arts college, CAP is an excellent option for you. Here are some recommendations:</p>
<p>1.) Take your core classes at UTSA, it will be easy to make an A and you won’t have to worry about taking them at UT and struggling with it.</p>
<p>2.) Pick a foreign language and take a science or two because those can be a pain at UT. Also, note that Spanish is changed to a 6 credit hours class at UT so make sure you talk to your adviser about this.</p>
<p>Here’s a basic recommendation to you of what and who you should take classes with, note I felt these professors were good but you may want to look into it just to be sure:</p>
<p>Fall 2009</p>
<p>Writing Composition - Dixie Shaw-Tillman (or Tillmon)</p>
<p>Intro. to Government - Susan Roomberg</p>
<p>US History - Knoll or Gabriela Gonzalez (whichever you decide to take)</p>
<p>Science Class</p>
<p>Math (College Algebra) - Sean Beatty or Pre-Cal (Do NOT take Stein or Michael Judy, they both are tough)</p>
<p>Also, there should be a sample for Liberal Arts students up to look at an example of a course schedule.</p>
<p>If you got other questions just ask and I’ll post whatever I can!</p>
<p>thank y’all for your answers!</p>
<p>@AAli4Real: about the foreign languages, luckily for me I scored a 5 in the spanish language AP test back in 2009 and according to utexas testing site I can get credit for all the courses I need for my major! I’m so happy about that I won’t have to take any FL in college!</p>
<p>I was thinking about the natural sciences thingy, yes i hate natural sciences so I’m probably gonna take a lot so I won’t have to take them in UT,</p>
<p>also about the algebra thing, the CAP agreement says something like “one math course beyond college algebra” does that mean college algebra (Math 1043) doesn’t count?</p>
<p>what was your experience in matters of social life, dorms, food, etc I’m clueless about meal plans, is it cheaper than just going to the supermarket? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Stay connected with other CAP students as they will have the same goal and focus. Most CAP students live in Chap/Laurel/Chisholm. The Roadrunner Cafe is located near these dorms and it has pretty good, moderately priced food. It is a social spot. Not cheaper than cooking, but you could get a small meal plan.
Definitely research your professors before you register. There are a few online services. I can’t emphasize this enough. There are HUGE differences in the requirements and grading policies.
Math - one class beyond College Algebra means you will likely need Pre-Calculus to fulfill the requirement. You will need to place in at least College Algebra for the Fall to do this. (That isn’t that hard to do.) You will take a placement test at orientation. My daughter went early and took it and was able to take it again during orientation to get the score she wanted to get into Calculus.
Try to get your science out of the way at UTSA and definitely get all your math courses in if possible.
Make sure all the courses you take are listed on the CAP sheet. This is your responsibility, no UTSA’s.</p>
<p>The others are pretty spot on (especially on the Michael Judy comment!). And just enjoy your time, UTSA isn’t that bad and you can definitely have a fun time here, even if it isn’t your “dream school.”</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>hmm i was looking at the housing website and apparently all of them (on campus choices) cost the same??? it is kind of expensive compared to university oaks… or am I wrong?</p>
<p>You’re not wrong, but I think it’s worth it. Oaks is really low quality living. Have you visited? It’s really gross and it alienates you from the rest of the students. Trust me, living at Chap/Chisholm/Laurel will be completely worth it. The experience you will get from those as opposed to Oaks is unmeasurable.</p>
<p>ouch I really didn’t know that is it really bad?</p>
<p>I know people who live at the Oaks and like it. But, there are more older kids there since you are allowed to drink as opposed to Chap/Laurel/Chis. where it is dry. These places are filled with other CAP students and freshman. Living at the Oaks won’t be that bad though.</p>
<p>well I just applied for on campus housing, I really hope there is still some space.</p>
<p>ratemyprofessor.com for all your teachers, seriously. decide what teachers you want before orientation so you can nab the good ones. </p>
<p>also, you might consider living off campus. there are several apts right across from the school and they all have shuttles running to the school every 15 minutes. that way, not only do you get a room with a bathroom, and your own laundry, but it’s significantly less than living on campus! </p>
<p>get involved. join clubs, talk to people- remember, everyone is in the same boat as you!</p>
<p>youll have a great time, people make it out to sound awful, but it’s not- I know many people that are staying despite making CAP requirements.</p>
<p>or use myedu for UT profs. more review at myedu for UT profs than ratemy professor</p>
<p>^ MyEdu is good but at least for UTSA RateMyProfessor will be good enough because they have a lot of ratings unlike UT Austin.</p>
<p>thanks, what about the meal plans is anybody familiar with them, the cheapest one has 125 meals + $150 dinning dollars for $978 per semester, does anybody know how long would this last me?</p>
<p>[The</a> University of Texas at San Antonio - Meal Plans & Rowdy Dollars](<a href=“UTSACard”>UTSACard)</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>^^^ depends on how much you eat. Take advantage of the Roadrunner Cafe, all you can eat and good food. UT Austin has nothing close to the Roadrunner Cafe (well we have one), I recommend investing in tupperware and loading up with food to take back and refrige to eat at another time.</p>
<p>Also, IIRC meal plans don’t rollover so try the minimum this semester and see how it goes…</p>
<p>hey there!</p>
<p>someone posted that chisholm hall is “dreaded” =S can you please explain why because I already put my deposit down! whats so bad about it?</p>
<p>UTSA / CAP students who complain about UTSA housing haven’t seen UT’s dorms. Chisholm is a traditional-styled dorm made up of 1 big room shared by 2 people. The rooms are much larger and newer than most of UT’s (community bath) dorm rooms. According to the 2 housing websites, UT’s Jester and Moore-Hill (community bath) rooms are a little under 208 sq. ft. San Jacinto (private bath) rooms have about 269 sq. ft. UTSA’s Chisholm rooms are 365 sq. ft.</p>
<p>Chaparral and Laurel suites have 2-4 bedrooms with a shared living room and small kitchen, and 1-2 bathrooms per suite. University Oaks is school housing, but looks just like a regular apartment complex.</p>
<p>yeah, i liked the dorms in comp. to some of the other colleges i visited, so i wasnt sure why people were complaining.</p>