<p>I am a high school junior, yet college is all I seem to think of lately. I really want to go to Texas A&M because of its traditional college reputation, however, I have been hearing a lot of good things from my peers about UT Austin. Based on such hearings, I'm beginning to--slightly--reconsider my choice of college.
For the record, I am speaking primarily in regards to each school's social scene seeing as recruiters from each and more have already assured me that my high PSAT scores, GPA, and AP grades are exceptional in their selection process.
Anyway, I want to major in English, perhaps with a Creative Writing bachelor, so I can become an English university professor--maybe American Literature?--at least, that's the gist considering how long I will need to attend school and the event of getting my PhD.
My problem is this: apparently UT has a "superior" reputation regarding their Liberal Arts college, and I'm afraid that this may be true and that TAMU's Liberal Arts college may be less of so. Does anyone know this as fact? And if it is, will my attending TAMU be detrimental for my career?
Also, I plan to join a sorority, so which of the two schools has a larger presence of Greek life? I cannot for the life of me explain why that would be important, but I find something very intriguing about such organizations making some kind of imprint on the school. Does anyone have any firsthand experience in either's Greek life?
That also goes for the general social scene. I know UT has a lot to do in Austin, but what about the, I guess you could say general air? Does it feel like a college, or is it as distant as some make it's people out to be?
Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>When it comes to the liberal arts, UT is “superior,” than a&m. A&M’s specialties are engineering and their cadets. You would probably get a better academic experience at Austin because they are more well-rounded. In regards to social life well, who is better depends on who you talk to. Both are giant state schools and you’ll find incredible social scenes at either. Texas was ranked number 6 this year in playboy’s top party schools. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (based on student reviews), gives A&M greek life a B+ and Texas greek life a B-. I personally prefer Austin’s campus better but that is just because I like Austin. Really the only way you can make your decision is to visit both schools.</p>
<p>Really look into the sorority life at UT, recruitment is very competitive, rec letters are all but required etc… Talk to your friends about it, are you in Texas or OOS? </p>
<p>I live in Texas. What would you say are some negative aspects about UT?</p>