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<p>That is remarkably insensitive. Maybe you weren’t aware that something similar actually happened, but I would imagine you probably are aware, in which case that is totally uncalled for.</p>
<p>Just another example of the classiness that comes out of Texas. Not like onecircuit is alone in making a sick joke about a tragedy, I’ve heard that too many times for me to ever respect more than 70% of UT’s students. I do know there are some great people that go there whom I respect greatly, but that statement is so unwarranted and inappropriate.</p>
<p>I’m all for aggie jokes or making fun of the corps or whatever you find funny about A&M because I certainly understand there can be some odd things to outsiders and I certainly find some stuff that UT does to be easy to make fun of as well. I’m all for dishing it out and being able to take it back, but there are some lines you just don’t cross.</p>
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<p>boneh3ad, so are you saying that we also should NOT discuss about the potential health problems at Texas A&M because of this incident?</p>
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<p>so bone, what is next?</p>
<p>maybe we shouldn’t discuss the posibility of a student getting in a car accident in the College Station area because someone died of a car accident in the last decade?</p>
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<p>TXAggie, has it ever occurred to you that not all people that post on this board know of the bonfire tragedy?</p>
<p>the post was made to point out an event with almost impossible odds of it occurring…</p>
<p>Awesome now lets bring up my fishcamp counselor who just passed away from meningitis.</p>
<p>Personally, I don’t think I’d like going to UT and living in Austin.</p>
<p>A&M is a good school but it is definitely not up to UT standards in all areas. </p>
<p>UT has a Better town, better atmosphere, less ignorance, better academics, better football team, more things to do, more of a city “culture”, better job recruitment, more opportunities,etc and we are simply TEXAS. </p>
<p>The power behind that name alone is crazy.
I’m from out of state (VA) and when i got accepted to UT, I bought a shirt with just a longhorn logo on it. I got 5 random people come up to me in 1 day and ask me about it. No doubt UT is prestigious.</p>
<p>Hook Em’</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I am extremely biased as I am a UT student but regardless most of these things I said are probably true anyway.</p>
<p>Why did someone dredge this up? Obviously Texas A&M people will think they go to the better school, and UT-Austin people will think they go to the better school. It’s a biased sample because you already stated your preference when you chose your school.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, there are more important things to worry about.</p>
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<p>I am glad you are enjoying UT, but keep in mind that many of your comments are just simply your opinions. </p>
<p>As for “better job recruitment” - you might want to read this article.
[Job</a> Recruiters Prefer State Universities Over Ivy League Colleges - WSJ.com](<a href=“Job Recruiters Prefer State Universities Over Ivy League Colleges - WSJ”>Job Recruiters Prefer State Universities Over Ivy League Colleges - WSJ)</p>
<p>BanjoHitter - LOL! Too funny! I didn’t notice this was an old thread until you pointed it out!</p>
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<p>Forget that, how about the kids who finish in the top 40% of ultra-competitive private schools who could be valedictorians without trying at rural schools.</p>
<p>The top 10% rule (8% this year) doesn’t affect the engineering school at all, so it’s not relevant to comparisons between those programs.</p>
<p>To get into the UT BME or Chem E program this year, you had to be in the top 2% or so. I’m sure UT also looks at other qualifications, too, to make sure the student is ready for a rigorous program.</p>
<p>UT’s ChE department has been a top 10 ranked department for years…</p>
<p>For undergrad, UT’s rankings are typically a few places higher in engineering and there’s more national recognition. That being said, they’re both large state schools with large class sizes, large labs, large research budgets, extensive alumni networks, etc. The undergrad classroom experience will be almost identical. </p>
<p>If you want to live in Austin and do that scene, then go to UT. If you’re more of the laid back type who doesn’t need to go to 6th street every night, the party school atmosphere and hipsters will probably annoy you. Also, there’s the politics. Austin’s liberals will preach to you about the evils of capitalism and actually making money while College Station’s conservatives will just preach to you.</p>
<p>If onecircuit was serious in all his comments, that is flat out disturbing. </p>
<p>If the argument of A&M vs UT has to come down to which town is better then obviously the academics are very good at both places. That’s what should matter. As an engineering student, if you are finding that much time to enjoy the night life then there’s something wrong. </p>
<p>Thanks and Gig em.</p>
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<p>As an engineering student, if you aren’t finding at least some time to enjoy the nightlife (on weekends only of course) then you are doing something wrong. Engineering requires a lot of work, but if you play your cards right you should have no problem going out once on most weekends. It worked for me with good enough grades to go to grad school on.</p>
<p>UT is honestly better.</p>
<p>UT is overall considered to generally be a better school… but the difference is not as great as most Longhorns would have you believe.</p>
<p>However, the final outcome as an engineering graduate from either school will not be drastically different.</p>
<p>I really ought to take the city off of my name so people don’t think I am a homer since I didn’t do undergrad at TAMU. My heart still lies at UIUC. haha</p>
<p>I never said i didnt have fun and relax or that you shouldnt but generally i think you would agree it is some hard work and that academic responsibility matters most</p>
<p>Boneh3ad i was definitely referring to weekdays. Weekends arent an issue.</p>