<p>Hello, I was recently accepted to both the Ocean Engineering program at College Station, and the Maritime Systems Engineering program at Galveston. I have about a week and a half to decide between the two. The curriculum for each program is very similar, so my decision is coming downt to faculty, facilities, and location. </p>
<p>I am currently living with my fiance near Houston. Galveston isnt close but it is nearly within daily driving distance (though a long drive). However College Station is a bit too far. I would prefer not to move but if I have to I will do what I have to do to ensure the best education, and my fiance understands. </p>
<p>From perusing online resources, it seems as though a majority of students use Galveston as a jumping off point to get to College Station, is this corrent? How do the faculties compare? No doubt the better facilities will be at College Station, but if I can attain an equal education at Galveston that would probably be my preferance due to location.</p>
<p>I realize my decision will likely come down to personal matters but if any current students or alumni could weigh in on with their opinions of each school I would really appreciate it.</p>
<p>Thank You</p>
<p>I do not know anything about Galveston campus at all. I do know that a degree from Galveston is a degree from A&M with the rights and privledges of anything Aggie - you will get an Aggie ring - no difference, and you can buy football tickets to Aggie football games - I’m sure there are many other things. I would think it would be an equal educatin… but
If it were me, I would definantly go to College Station - but you are right to consider Galveston to be near your fiance if there is no way to get them to move to College Station.<br>
Good luck with your decision</p>
<p>My son went to Galveston for one year for the exact reason you stated, and that was to get to College Station. If you’ve never driven down there, you should at least go look at it. It is a very small campus, on it’s own little island. You have to drive over a small bridge to get to it, after driving over the large one that takes you to Galveston Island. I have not been down there since Hurricane Rita, but heard that there was no significant damage to the campus. As far as facilities go, CS clearly would have more, and probably better overall. The Galveston campus hasn’t been there that long (built maybe in the early 70s?), so you don’t get some of the ancient buildings that you get in C.S. I do believe that there is a new science building too… But since you are majoring in something ocean/maritime related, you sure can’t substitute being on the ocean for your classroom. As far as the professors, he enjoyed all that he had, (but he was only taking general studies type classes.) Many of them drove in from Houston themselves, as do many of the students. I believe that some even lived in Houston and would teach MW in CS, and TR in Galveston, or vice versa, while others were on both the faculty at U of H and TAMUG. All very personable, willing to help him out. All small classes, probably 25 or less. It is true that you are considered a full fledge Aggie down there, but they are “Sea Aggies” as they call themselves. My son and his friends did drive to CS for every football game, but he also enjoyed the unique experience of going to the beach, fishing in the ocean, and things you can’t do in CS. He made the most of being down there, but was glad to get to CS. You are in a different situation than him, so it depends on whether you are just looking for a good degree, or want a college “experience”. The best experience is no doubt CS and all that goes with being a Texas Aggie, but you can also get a great degree from TAMUG in the maritime field. Good luck deciding!</p>