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We have a river on campus that provides opportunity for education and recreation.

Are school might be known as a party school but we also study as much as we partyeven though I don't party.

Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas where the town in centered around the college. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with the school. For example, the rock wall gave me a place where I felt that I fit in since rock climbing has been a big part of my life for several years. One thing that is uniqe to Texas State is the San Marcos River. It provides a place for recreation and community. I would go there every once and a while and study as well as on the weekends to float the river.

I love the campus. It is beautiful.

It is a beautfil campus, with a great amount of learning opportunity and friendly people.

We have a river that flows through our campus, were close to Austin. We have plenty of programs that are recognized nationally and state wide. Very diverse culturally and ethnically. Laid back feeling not so high stress. Within walking distance of dowtown for social life and necessities. Trams are big help with transportation.

Beautiful campus - not too large but not too small.

The campus is full of diverse passionate students, faculty and staff and there are over 300 organizations for student involvement!

Texas State is has a unique campus full of extra-curricular activities, a great library, awesome social atmosphere on and off campus, and although it's a big school you still get the feel of small classrooms. At Texas State you have so many diverse classes to choose from in each field of study. In small classes you have the opportunity to have more one-on-one time with the professor if you have questions or concerns. In large classes you have the opportunity to meet and work with diverse students.

The unique thing about our campus in comparison to other campuses in south central Texas is that we have a river that runs through our campus. Our river is an important part of our campus and community. The San Marcos river is the second-largest spring in Texas and these springs feed the San Marcos River; home to eight endangered species, including the Texas blind salamander. The Texas State Aquarena Center, River Systems Institute and Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center on our campus are some of the best places in the world to study aquatic ecosystems and species.

Texas State University has a very beautiful campus. It's very green, clean, and the river supports all kinds of life and provides a fun place to spend time outdoors and swim. Texas State students are very friendly and there are many resources for students on campus. Every professor I've had so far has been very helpful and most classes either have teachers assistants or supplemental instructors to help struggling students. With surrounding San Antonio and Austin there's alwats something to do or a place to go even if it's not San Marcos!

Our school is located in a town called San Marcos that although seems huge has a very hometown feel. There is a very outdoorsy feel to the campus. If you are an outdoors person and love playing sports, tubing, football, camping then this is the shool for you. Not only does Texas State University offer a great education but the surroundings are fabulous.

We have the city vibes but small town feel. It's like Austin, TX with the atmosphere of Denton, TX, but with beautiful scenery. Out of my friends, everyone is artistic and motivated young adults that are intelligent and know how to take it easy still.

It is beautiful and has its own river.

I feel like it's a lot more laid back, and less prissy than some of the bigger schools. San Marcos is by far the most entertaining town out of all of the schools I considered. Everyone is so nice to each other, the hills are beautiful, the professors know your name... it's awesome.

What is unique about Texas State is the it is built on hills so you get a good work out just walking to class. Another thing that is unique about Texas State as it use to be called Southwest Texas. So I feel that we are changing the school out of the party school image into a school that people really want to go to.What is also unique is the school spirt! We don't have the best football team. But we love going to tailgate and supporting Texas State teams.

My campus is beautiful! It has rolling hills and a spring fed river running through campus that people float in inner tubes and kayak on. We have Aquarena Springs here that feeds the river. Both of these places along with surrounding spring fed rivers provide lots of opportunities for freshwater scuba diving.

The atmosphere. I spent every spring break from 8-12th grade visiting schools, and Texas State University-San Marcos was the only school that I didn't hear anything negative about. The theatre department was even featured in the New York Times as being the up-and-coming school for stars on Broadway. The student population is the most diverse of any experience I've had, and the campus itself is beautiful. It's also a fairly small school, so there is a nice network.

Texas State is different in that it is very small. It's in a small little area, and you can go anwhere because of that reason. Its conveniently next to restaurants and little stores for students to go to. The campus is also very nice, and I very much like the fact that it looks old.

Texas State University chooses a theme for each year, and because of this it is unique. This year the theme is "sustainability". The university and students have pulled together to all-around reduce waste, consumption and energy use. Texas State University is one of the few universities that I have researched that attempts to make an impact on the world, not only with certain organizationsl, but with the entire school.

It is a beautiful campus a place where you can feel at home, and the squairls that run around make the walk to class very interesting. The career counselors really help the sudents figure out what they want to do with there lives

Texas State is a huge campus. It takes forever to get from a parkign spot to your classes without taking bus which takes about 5-10 mins to walk to. Overall there are a lot of organizations that try to get people involved. Everyone is usually busy. Students make any place a study spot here and the library always has plenty of students. It is ahuge campus and very hilly- it gives you a nice work out. It has a good social scene- party school.

With the recent name change, Texas State(formerly Southwest Texas State) is still a growing school. Because of this, we are priviledged to be the generation that forms our school's traditions, and whose pride will build a legacy for our posterity. Located in the middle of hill country, Texas, the campus features a very unique landscape of buildings and greenery layered on top of one another, cascading down to a river that flows right through campus. Most importantly, Texas State offers some of the top academic programs in our nation, such as Geography, Graphic Design, and Musical Theatre.

Texas State offers a very good Nutrition program. Also, off-campus housing is not as pricey as some of the schools that I had previously considered. It offers a lot of opportunities to get involved in the school. Texas State also has a large amount of transfer students.

Texas State is located in a great community and has many activities to become involved in. The surrounding area is developing quickly and there is always something to do. Texas State has a great College of Education and is very involved in teaching its students to be good educators. This school is also growing in population. It is not as large as some of the surrounding schools but has much diversity of students with many programs offered to please all types of people.

Texas State University is big on promoting diversity. Its one of the very first things we learn on campus when we first arrive. I love how almost every club and organization have their own way of promoting diversity and making sure the club itself is diverse. I don't know of many universities that are as diverse as Texas State. Because of this, I am even more proud to say annouce to people that I am a Texas State Bobcat!

Texas State has fairly good school spirit, but we are not TOO prideful like some popular Texas univeristies, such as UT and TAMU. We have a diverse student population without leaning into one sector too much. Compared to other public and private universities in Texas, Texas State is way more affordable, not to mention friendly and, literally, more green.

Texas State University is unique because the campus is very much it's own little city. The campus is very spread out and has public resturaunts such as Jack in the Box and Subway within walking distance for the students. Students on campus can very easily walk to a nearby grocery store, clothing shop, tanning salon, bank, book store or gas station. The location of the school is very convenient for any student. Students are always walking around, hanging out, or studying together. Texas State has such a fun atmosphere and is very unique for many different reasons.

The one thing that is very unigue about my school is the landscape . At Texas State University everything is either up or down hill, there is no avoiding stairs or hills. If you attend this university you get your education along with a work out everyday.

There's nothing all that unique about the school I've chosen. It has it's own traditions, a beautiful campus and lots of campus life and student organizatins, as did the other schools I considered. The real difference between the school i'm attending and schools I was considering is the cost of attendence.. The school I'm currently attending is $1000/ semester less than the other schools I researched.

Texas State University stands apart from other schools mostly in its promotion of diversity, its consideration for the environment, its academic focus and its overall atmosphere which combines small town characteristics along with a large student body and proximity to big cities like Austin and San Antonio. Without a strong football legacy, our university has focused on developing academics, in the place of athletics. Until recently we were the only school in Texas providing a degree in Sound Recording.

Texas State is close to where I live. It is not too big and not too small, it is a great size. It seems like you can find a friend in each class that you attend. Some of the teachers let you do more to get your grade up and they are understanding to any situation you are in. This is a great university to go to if your looking for a not too big school and want to be close to your hometown. They are have great classes, where you can learn more about your major. Great School!

The location of the school was a huge factor in my decision to attend. San Marcos is a small town in the beautiful Texas hill country that is only an hour from the nightlife of San Antonio and daytime activties of Austin. With both of the cities close by you, as a student, get the experience of a small home town with a big city scene.

So many things separate Texas State from other schools. One is the location Texas State is located in heart of Texas on the San Marcos River, which adds to the beauty of the school. Next is how divers the student population is, you never know what kind of interesting people you will run into on campus.

I choose whether I want small or large classes. This allows me to focos on what I consider to be important.

I liked the location and laid-back atmosphere of Texas State. It's located in central Texas between the two big cities of Austin and San Antonio. It's not isolated like A&M's College Station or Texas Tech. Nor is it packed like UT in Austin. I felt the nice home town atmosphere of Texas State in San Marcos was a perfect getaway and if I needed more adventure there'd always be Austin and San Antonio just a short drive away.

I didnt really consider any other schools. I always thought this campus was just perfect for me not big, not small. In a little town but close to the big cities.

Easy access to advisors, campus terrain.

It has the "big school" atmosphere with small college town feel. San Marcos is in the perfect location because its also right in between Austin and San Antonio, if anyone wants the city life, without actually having to live there.

The location of our school is perfect between San Antonio and Austin. It has a great and famous outlet mall.

I did not consider any other schools. Texas State was the only school I wanted to attend because of the reputation for teachers.

The location and the all around atmostphere of the Texas Hill Country. That is what makes Texas State University in San Marcos so unique in my perspective.

The location. We are so close to the rivers (San Marcos, Blanco, Comal, and Guadalupe) and everyone enjoys laying out at Sewell Park on campus.

the friendly and accepting chill atmosphere

It has a beautiful campus.

The school is built on hills so there are stairs everywhere! You get the prettiest views from the Library because of the hills. Everyone here seems to really care about your well being and if you do well. They seem to be more focused on you and more focused on what there is going on for you than I have heard or seen from other colleges.

The location.

Its size. I didn't want to be in a huge city. I've always lived in small towns or suburbs, so this was a bit of familiarity.

Teachers are well rounded and considerate of the students. The race of the students are very well spread across many. The hill country environment makes me feel at home.

I chose this school because they gave me a $20K scholarship based on my academic record.