<p>Which one is better UT Or TAMU for pre-med, If my home is in Houston and I come from South Asian or Indian family?(even if it doesn't matter where I come from)</p>
<p>UT all the way!</p>
<p>TAMU is not completely homogenous, but I really think you would feel more comfortable here in Austin. Lots of Indian and Asian culture here.</p>
<p>ut austin is the best man easy!</p>
<p>Indian here, UT has a very large Indian community. Fitting in at UT will be rather easy, look into the Greek system too if interested, there are many Indians that go Greek.</p>
<p>If your South Asian, I would say UT. The school is very diverse and you will fit right in and will find plenty of South Asians (and South Asian cultural events, clubs, etc.). The ONLY thing TAMU has on UT is the fact that TAMU has a medical school (which may come with perks of getting involved in medically-related research at the medical school, making contacts there, etc.). However, UT has everything a premed needs to be successful sans a medical school (but it’s really not a big deal). Additionally, UT’s social life is infinitely better than TAMU’s. Also, like abcdegsds mentioned, if you are interested in joining Greek life, UT has a prominent South Asian Greek presence. </p>
<p>However, if you live in Houston, I highly suggest you take the effort to visit both schools, take guided tours, walk around the campuses to get a feel for the school (preferably when school is in session), talk to some students, research any clubs and things that you would be interested in, and look at any scholarships/financial aid packages, and most of all, use your heart to answer the question of where you will be happiest for your four years. I don’t think you can make such an informed decision without visiting both schools and doing a lot of research into the schools because both schools have vastly different cultures and students typically fit into the UT culture or TAMU and not both.</p>
<p>You cannot expect members on an internet forum to make a college decision for you so empower yourself to make a well-reasoned choice.</p>
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<p>A&M doesn’t have a medical school.</p>
<p>From Wikipedia… “The Texas A&M Health Science Center, a component of the Texas A&M University System, is an assembly of colleges devoted to educating health professionals and researchers of competence and integrity.”</p>
<p>It’s not a Texas A&M-owned medical school like you’re implying.</p>
<p>I don’t mean to sound arrogant, but A&M is not quite on UT’s level in any way. I can’t think of any reason why someone would choose A&M over UT other than the desire to be in an ultra conservative atmosphere, which some might prefer.</p>
<p>@andrewt787: You’re right. I guess the TAMU system is similar to the UT medical school system in that is it not really related to the UT universities themselves. However, since Bryan is a border city of College Station I’m sure TAMU students have some perks (however small they may be) of having a medical school so close to them. </p>
<p>@lalisafi: Again, I hope you make an informed decision for yourself without using internet posters to decide your future for you.</p>