<p>tamu 10 char</p>
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A&M is big on school spirit and the folks are friendly, but if you don't have the same mind-set, it can be a tough nut to crack; it is conservative, religious (Christian) and at times close-minded.
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<p>I have a son at A&M, who is a Christian. Yes, there are Christians there and Christian organizations, but mostly the student body is like any other. Drinking and partying are the norm. The student body is undoubtedly more politically conservative as a whole than UT's, though.</p>
<p>As for the rivalry being a bit one-sided, I think that's because A&M was the 2nd university in Texas (I assume it was, anyway!). I think that led to them always feeling like they needed to prove themselves the equal of UT. After that, it just became another tradition.</p>
<p>pick ut, being cool at a&m is like being the coolest kid with down syndrome</p>
<p>a&m is >>> UT</p>
<p>"As for the rivalry being a bit one-sided, I think that's because A&M was the 2nd university in Texas (I assume it was, anyway!). I think that led to them always feeling like they needed to prove themselves the equal of UT. After that, it just became another tradition."</p>
<p>Actually, A&M came first. The animosity actually stems from the fact that UT students claim they were first, when in fact, they were not. Texas A&M was founded in 1876. It was the first institution of higher learning in Texas, and came 7 years before the University of texas.</p>
<p>hey .. quick question</p>
<p>how does the nightlife for people <21 compare for these schools ? thanks</p>
<p>It's good for both schools Groen. There are many house parties that are just open to basically anyone. In fact, I was just at one on UT campus last night.</p>
<p>ok thanks gstein!</p>
<p>I, like a few of you on here, have gotten into both UT Austin and A&M College Station. But…I just can’t decide between the two! I want to be a plastic surgeon and join Doctors without Borders to help children and families in need, and I’ve heard that A&M has a real good program for pre-med students, but I don’t really know about UT. BUT, I’ve also heard that they both have pretty good rates of students getting into medical school.</p>
<p>In another aspect, I’m not quite sure how the social scenes are. I’ve always been in the top 6% of my class, but I still like to party haha. I’ve been a part of one of the best marching bands, and I really love the traditional aspect A&M has to offer. But seeing as I rarely go to church, have 2 gay best friends and many others who have different religious views, and don’t care much for politics, I don’t see myself as very conservative and therefore like the liberality that UT has to offer. </p>
<p>Please help me!</p>
<p>They are both very good schools, especially in the engineering field. If your wanting to work in the corporate side of engineering look at this survey [Best</a> Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ.com](<a href=“Best Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ”>Best Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ)</p>
<p>A pro to A&M is that their networking is RIDICULOUS. From their alumni to their corporate connections, landing research or internship opportunities will be easy. They also have an insane amount of money.</p>
<p>I grew up in Austin for 18 years, and was as big a longhorn fan as there could be. However when the decision time came for college I seriously considered both schools, I chose A&M for a variety of reasons and was very very unsure of it at the time. I’m now at my second semester at A&M and couldn’t be more happy with my decision. There is no place like Aggieland.</p>
<p>I’m having the exact same dilemna between which school to go to…</p>
<p>such a HARD choice.</p>
<p>UT has a 20 year $300 million dollar deal with ESPN… A&M doesn’t (and neither does any other school in the nation) :)</p>
<p>If y’all can y’all totally and absolutely should visit both campuses to really gain your own knowledge. I’ve never met anyone that transferred from UT to A&M but I have met people that transferred from A&M to UT. Obviously coming to the UT forum you’ll find bias ;)</p>
<p>@vyse “In terms of academics its basically a toss up”</p>
<p>Says who? A&M’s school newspaper? lol get your brainwashed garbage out of here.</p>
<p>the original poster is going to be a ECE major so he/she should obviously come to UT where we’re ranked in the top 10 universities in the country with such a major. just saying.</p>
<p>That was also in 2007. </p>
<p>UT’s computer engineering program is far superior to A&M. However, the Electronics/Analog department at A&M is much larger and probably better than UT’s.</p>
<p>“…trying to weed you out of there program.” Wow. It’s kind of hard to believe you finished 5/500.</p>
<p>I find it pretty hard to believe your teachers were unwilling to help. I’m not in CNS, but I know friends who have said their professors were more than willing to help. Seems like you are a bit disillusioned because you went into the wrong field and nobody was willing to hold your hand like in HS. Or maybe you just didn’t work hard enough?</p>
<p>I know a lot of students in premed and YES it’s hard but what did you expect? An easy course and then a diploma? Think again. I would hope that anyone that goes into the medical field knows their stuff before they come at anyone with a needle.</p>
<p>Academics: UT > A&M sans a few programs
Nightlife and Social: UT>>>>A&M
Athletics: UT>A&M
School Spirit (and delusion): A&M>>UT
Alumni-connection: A&M>>>UT
Employment opportunities: UT>>A&M (how many Aggies make it beyond the Texas border or the Southwest compared to the Texas people on Wall Street and in LA, Chicago, San Fran, DC)
Variety of food: UT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>A&M</p>