Much Needed Advice!

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas Schools (Other Than Austin
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I’ve been accepted into the following colleges and need people (preferably students) to give me their insight and advice on them. Campus life, academics, professors, social life- (basically all-round experience) -Which is best?;

Smeal College of Business - Berks Campus (not UP sadly, although it was my first choice)
Saunders College of Business - Rochester Institute of Tech
Naveen Jindal School of Management - UT Dallas

I’m going for their Information System Technology, or Management Information Technology major among the three, which ever each has.

Thank you so much!

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Don’t go to UTD.

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I have known many kids that have gone to UT Dallas over the last 3 years. Some have transferred to other schools, some have loved UTD. The kids that have transferred were looking for parties and big sports. They went to A&M and Texas State. UTD is a school in transition. I think in the last 10 years, all dorms have been built. They have been working on dining options and building a second rec center. Next fall, a shopping/restaurant district will be opening across the street from the campus creating a walkable campus drag area. The one thing it will not have is bars but restaurants will serve alcohol. Personally, I like less emphasis on alcohol and partying but I am a mother. Dallas/Ft. Worth has everything but it is not directly across the street from the school. You do have to leave the campus and explore either by car, uber or the train/bus system. If you are looking for a party school, UT Dallas is not for you. If you are looking for less of a party but a good education in a large suburban/urban area, you should consider it.

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UTD is a strong academic school. If you are looking for a party school, go somewhere else. If you are looking for strong academics, UTD is a great place to be.

There is a lot more available on campus at UTD than there used to be. They went from no dorms at all ten years ago to five dorms now. They also have a rec center on campus. A new retail area is being built adjacent to the campus. You can get to just about anywhere through the DART bus system.