What should I do? UT vs. TAMU

<p>Well no not that exactly. I don’t know how to explain it. I want a fast paced environment. Not necessarily cut throat, but I want to be more independent, not to have everyone so close. I got that feeling from tamu. They’re nice and all, but I like more independence and privacy? That probably doesn’t make sense. I like in a town very much like college station right now and I HATE it. I used to live in Houston and Miami, so I’m used to the all-for-himself-mentality and I like that a little more. I want the ability to be much more diverse and I just didn’t feel that at tamu</p>

<p>You think UT is much more cut throat/fast paced than A&M?</p>

<p>Well in general it’s much more populated/diverse/youthful. So yes</p>

<p>I don’t see how UT is cutthroat (unless you’re pre-med, I guess).</p>

<p>I’m not sure if I saw it in the thread - but people should realize the Computer Science department at UT is NOT in the Cockrell Engineering school, it’s in the College of Natural Sciences, which has open enrollment.</p>

<p>So, don’t talk about engineering here. Computer Science isn’t engineering, especially at UT.</p>

<p>Yes, I knew that. Not necessarily competitive, but I just want a fast paced life. Tamu is slow and dry in comparison</p>

<p>Then it sounds like you know what you want to do! :). Apply to both so you have a safety and GOOD LUCK!!! :)</p>

<p>Otherwindow, yes, but it IS in engineering at TAMU, I believe. People are telling OP to make sure the application is in early because engineering fills up really fast there.</p>

<p>No worries there, already turned in both apps :p</p>

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UT CS program ranks pretty high in the nation and I hear their graduates can find jobs easier than other schools.
If you believe in this sort of things, that is. ;)</p>