<p>Why do you want to attend UT-Austin? Current students - what do you like (and not like) about the school.</p>
<p>I'm applying as a transfer student to McCombs (and the College of Liberal Arts as my 2nd choice). I'm just trying to learn more about the school...should be visiting soon.</p>
<p>im from out of state and people always ask me why did you come to texas? well if you get admitted to McCombs, you're definately in one of the top five business schools in the country. You will have alot of networking opportunities and get a great education. As far as social life goes, Austin is a great city. there's something for everyone in my opinion. People are really friendly here, classes are interesting, professors really care about their students. Overall its a great bargin in terms of price and the education is great. Feel free to message me if you have any other specific questions</p>
<p>I'm not a UT students - yet. I was just accepted into McCombs (with Plan II as my second choice - still waiting on a decision), and I'm 95% sure that I will attend. UT has always been one of my top schools. I've been contacted by some Ivies and equivalent schools, but UT has really drawn me in. I live 4 hours away, so it's close to home but far enough away for me to have my own life. Aside from proximity, UT is a fabulous school. Liek bballa4life said, it is definitely one of the top 5 B-schools in the country - if you do well, you have the world at your feet. I'm planning on going into the PPA and then going on to law school, and UT is a feeder for that. I'm really interested in Liberal Arts so I can hone in on my law studies, but business is definitely my undergrad choice. I've been accepted to other great schools, but UT is close to my heart and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else.</p>
<p>Austin is a wonderful city - everything you could possibly think of is there. Especially if you're a music fanatic like me, Austin is the place to be. The music scene is incredible. But aside from that, the city thrives on individuality, so everyone will fit in, just like UT. With 52000 other students, there is a place for everyone, but you still feel like you're in a small school, especially in McCombs.</p>
<p>Again, I know I'm not a student at UT, but I've had my eye on it for years. Hope you like what you learn about UT!</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies so far! Those are really helpful.</p>
<p>I'm not a UT student yet either, but I will automatically gain admission (top 10% rule) into at least the Liberal Arts school. I don't know if I will attend yet or not, but I'm just going to throw in my two-cents and say that UT is probably one of the best social college experiences of anywhere. </p>
<p>Austin is an amazing city. A lot of people cringe at the thought that it's just a bunch of ultra-conservative Republicans, but Austin especially has a really good mix of conservatives and liberals. Besides the fact that the city is beautiful (we have over 300 days of sunshine a year), there is no limit to the things you can do. While every city has its secret local spots, Austin seems to have a multitude of them. Also, the student body at UT is incredibly diverse and their enthusiasm and pride is contagious. Even if you're not really into sports, the pride that UT students have creates a fun environment to be in.</p>
<p>I really hope you get into McCombs!</p>
<p>I'm a freshman currently. UT has nationally ranked academics with a large community. UT has many opportunities that smaller colleges do not.</p>
<p>Mine is kind of random. I am applying to Liberal Arts to be a language major. Last year I spent time in Chile (1 year) and fell in love with Latin America. UT Austin seems to have a strong Latin American Studies program (and any language for that matter) and they teach Quechua as one of the classes! </p>
<p>Also, to keep Austin "weird" ... what else :P?</p>
<p>thanks j07! me too. :D</p>
<p>I'm definitely looking forward to checking out UT pretty soon.</p>
<p>Beware all the gushing over Austin. My impression lately has been that it has become over-crowded with malls, big-box retail outlets, chain restaurants, lakeside McMansions, and terrible traffic on two-lane blacktops. Good luck parking anywhere - ever. Plenty of nice places to go - but when you get there be prepared to share it with 10 billion other people. And a lot of not-so-nice places to go that have become just too cute - like South Congress ("SoCo") where a series of seedy junk shops are now trendy. The 40 Acres are still great, but the rest of Austin has become a bit unbearable.</p>
<p>Not necessarily. Austin is growing, that's natural. The city still retains it's "weirdness," but is just expanding. Progression is normal, even for a city like Austin. And so what if the "seedy junk shops" are becoming popular? It's not like it's degrading Austin in anyway. Everyone I've talked to has expressed how happy they are with the city (with the exception of the insane traffic, but that's to be expected), and how the new business are offering a whole new world for them.</p>
<p>Austin is still the live music capital of the world, one of the top dating cities in the US, and is still as weird as ever.</p>
<p>I won't even go near calling it "unbearable" - I think it's more welcoming than ever. It has the largest university in the country, one of the top B-schools in the country, and a kick ass Division I sports program. I think with that comes change. But see, the city hasnt necessarily changed, it's simply expanded.</p>
<p>I know everyone cant like everything, but Austin is still the same 'ol Austin. Take that as you will.</p>