The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

What are the academics like at your school?

Brittany

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Zoya

- Do professors know my name? Yes! If you make an effort to talk to them, they are super nice! - Favorite class: I love all my psychology classes, they subject matter interests me and the professors are always entertaining and very committed. - Least favorite class: Art history, I am not an artsy person and I believe that learning material related to about 100 slides for just one exam is asking a little too much! - How often do students study: The more you study, the better you will do. Lower division courses should not be taken lightly, many of them are tricky because they seem easy but in the end you may not get the grade you thought you would. Its all about building a good gpa right from the start. - Class participation is common in smaller classes and in the school of liberal arts. Alot of professors are eager to know what students have to say. - Do students have intellectual conversations outside of class? Yes. We carry what we've learnt in our heads and it comes out at some point or another. - Are students competitive? Somewhat. It depends on the class. Those professors which have a grading system such that they will award only a certain number of A's does lead to competition. Plus, when a lot of smart students enter a school, what happens? thats right, competition happens. - Most unique class ive taken: Art in the lives of ancient romans! Though art is not my strong subject, i absolutely love how much knowledge and appreciation this class has given me for Roman art and architecture. Also, it really wants to make me visit Rome. - My major is Psychology in the college of liberal arts and i am also a pre-med student. My interest in psychology, especially child psychology, has developed at UT with the exceptional courses and professors who have challenged me intellectually and increased my knowledge base. I chose to go for a liberal arts major because I wanted to broaden my interests as well as continue on my career path towards medical school. - Do I spend time with professors out of class? Yes! All professors hold office hours which are solely for students to come and talk to them or ask questions. Its a waste not to go to office hours because professors are just sitting there, waiting for you! Other than that, you can also set up appointments with most professors to talk about anything from career advice to possible research positions in their labs. - How i feel about this school's academic requirements: They are tough, but not that tough. UT has a certain standard, but it is not elitist. - Education in this school is geared towards: Getting a job, learning for it's own sake as well as building your personality!

Daanish

At UT- Austin, you will find your self in classes filled with hundreds of students. It is difficult for the teacher to know you by name but it is not impossible. You just have to go to the teacher's office hours after class on a weekly basis for them to really get to know you. The business school is one of the top schools in the nation and if you're lucky to get admitted, you are almost certain of a bright future, of course with good academic standing though. Being one of the Public Ivy Schools, UT Austin is tough academically. You'll find the library filled with students everyday and much higher class averages compared to other state schools. How? Because of the Prestige the university carries. Usually the Top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}(i think its 8 now) percent are guaranteed admissions to UT - Austin, and thousands of kids apply to transfer with at least 3.5 GPA's to get into the school (Unless you CAP - a program under the UT system where some of the UT sister schools, example: UTSA, UT- Arlington, etc allow you guaranteed transfer admission into the University with a 3.2 GPA. You must be chosen by the University to be a part of the Program choose you accept it)

Daanish

At UT- Austin, you will find your self in classes filled with hundreds to students. It is difficult for the teacher to know you by name but not impossible. You just have to go to the teacher's office hours after class on a weekly basis. The business school is one of the top schools in the nation and if you're lucky to get admitted, you are almost certain of a bright future, of course with good academic standing though. Being one of the Public Ivy Schools, UT Austin is tough academically. You'll find the library filled with students everyday and much higher class averages compared to other state schools. How? Because of the Prestige the university carries. Usually the Top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}(i think its 8 now) percent are guaranteed admissions to UT - Austin, and thousands of kids apply to transfer with at least 3.5 GPA's to get into the school (Unless you CAP - a program under the UT system where some of the UT sister schools, example: UTSA, UT- Arlington, etc allow you guaranteed transfer admission into the University with a 3.2 GPA. You must be chosen by the University to be a part of the Program choose you accept it)

Daanish

At UT- Austin, you will find your self in classes filled with hundreds to students. It is difficult for the teacher to know you by name but not impossible. You just have to go to the teacher's office hours after class on a weekly basis. The business school is one of the top schools in the nation and if you're lucky to get admitted, you are almost certain of a bright future, of course with good academic standing though. Being one of the Public Ivy Schools, UT Austin is tuff academically. You'll find the library filled with students everyday and much higher class averages compared to other state schools. How? Because of the Prestige the university carries. Usually the Top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}(i think its 8 now) percent are guaranteed admissions to UT - Austin, and thousands of kids apply to transfer with at least 3.5 GPA's to get into the school (Unless you CAP - a program under the UT system where some of the UT sister schools, example: UTSA, UT- Arlington, etc allow you guaranteed transfer admission into the University with a 3.2 GPA. You must be chosen by the University to be a part of the Program choose you accept it)

Daanish

At UT- Austin, you will find your self in classes filled with hundreds to students. It is difficult for the teacher to know you by name but not impossible. You just have to go to the teacher's office hours after class on a weekly basis. The business school is one of the top schools in the nation and if you're lucky to get admitted, you are almost certain of a bright future, of course with good academic standing though. Being one of the Public Ivy Schools, UT Austin is tuff academically. You'll find the library filled with students everyday and much higher class averages compared to other state schools. How? Because of the Prestige the university carries. Usually the Top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}(i think its 8 now) percent are guaranteed admissions to UT - Austin, and thousands of kids apply to transfer with at least 3.5 GPA's to get into the school (Unless you CAP - a program under the UT system where some of the UT sister schools, example: UTSA, UT- Arlington, etc allow you guaranteed transfer admission into the University with a 3.2 GPA. You must be chosen by the University to be a part of the Program choose you accept it)

Betsy

Lucia

I have been lucky to have been a part of many great classes. The last two years at UT, I have had many seminar courses with a small number of students. Despite the campus' large size, my upper division courses have not exceeded 20 students. In many cases, I have had classes with no more than 10 students, giving me the opportunity to really develop a relationship with my professors and classmates. It is very challenging but rewarding. I have learned a lot through discussion based courses that involve heavy reading loads, but it's rewarding and has definitely prepared me for graduate level work.

Christine

The classes are pretty challenging, but the professors and teaching assistants (TAs) will try their best to help you. If you go to their office hours a lot, they will start to know who you are, which is very good because you can ask them for a recommendation in the future. Some professors even provide online chat if you aren't able to attend their office hours in person. Some classes are huge, but some classes are small. It isn't really competitive because there is so many people. My major is nursing, and I really love my college because I got to know almost everyone in my class. We all help each other when it comes to studying or trying to understand a concept. Class participation is very common. I haven't seen a half empty class throughout the 4 years of university.

Zen

Given the huge amount of courses, one review for them all is insufficient. You can always find a course you want (and petition the department if it is unavailable) and find some peculiar offerings as well - "Literary Marriages From Hell," for example. Few departments here are truly lacking, given the size of this institution. The business school, of course, boasts a lot of amenities and inspiring professors. Other departments tend to vary, although I never once had a professor whose credibility and intelligence I doubted (teaching style, perhaps). Professors for the most part - especially in the honors programs - are accessible and friendly. Aside from the business school, learning here is mostly geared towards learning's sake, although there are plenty of career services on campus if one desires to seek them.

Jason

For the most part, you get out what you put in. If you take the time to talk to your professors, go to their office hours, and ask questions in class, then you will get to know your professors, and they will know you as well. As an underclassman, most of your classes will probably be large (100+ students). However, as you progress and move into your upper division classes, you will notice the size of your classes begins to dwindle down to a moderate size (30-50 students). Every major is different at UT. I can't speak for them, but I can talk about advertising and the College of Communication. As the highest ranked advertising department in the nation, the course work is rigorous. You are among the most revered professors in the nation, and they hold you up to a very high standard. That is not to say they are not friendly or willing to help. More often than not, you can find the College of Communication professors walking around the campus with students discussing current news and class projects. Regardless of your major, you will have to put in the work in order to get the grades you want. It is not easy, but it is certainly doable.

Addison

There are a lot of different types of teaching styles and classes offered at the University of Texas at Austin. Some classes, like discussion sections or labs, are small and others can be a little larger (250-300 students), like an introductory lecture class. Most professors here make an effort to get to know their students and give them every opportunity to succeed, and the students in turn respect their professors and participate inside and outside of class. Students aren't really competitive, but it does depend on what type of major you are in. However, no matter your major, the professors and their respective classes are not only geared towards bettering their students for the job market, but also providing them with an education that can aid them in every aspect of their lives.

Alyssa

That's not just our tagline, that is FACT. Only a few days ago, researchers at UT identified a body of water the size of the great lakes... on a moon that orbits Jupiter! Our advertising program is ranked #1 in the nation. Our business school is one of the highest caliber ones in the country. Our professors want to get to know us and they want us to do well. Classes are hard, but you actually learn. Studying is required.. a lot, but you will leave with so much more knowledge than you came with.

Faith

To change the world, The University of Texas at Austin is the best place to start. The academic life at this institution is geared toward the acquisition of knowledge in order to better people as individuals, as well as to prepare them for what tough challenges lay ahead for our generation. From social work majors to biomedical engineering majors to political communications majors, everyone can expect to receive an education that goes beyond just "quality". Professors expect a lot out of their students and courses can be quite rigorous, but the professors are also more than willing to take the time in office hours or over email to help students go more in-depth into the material. Lower division classes provide students the opportunity to experience a typical lecture-style course, while upper division classes give students the specific attention they need, both to the relevant material of their major and to their learning process.

Justin

My favorite class that I have taken while at UTD is BA 3301 Employment Law. The professor made the class really fun to attend. The learning experience was definitely worthwhile. Many of the students are competitive, considering many of them are international students. School of Management is the largest school at UTD, more than half of the students who attend UTD are in the school of business. UTD has a very high standard for academic requirements, which speaks volumes about its reputation in comparison to other schools in Texas.

Jerry

Academic educational quality is uneven, especially if you are not in an honors program. The student quality varies a lot (partly due to the 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} law). A student who scored 1500 on the SAT might very well be sitting next to one who scored 1000. Most of the basic classes are jokes, especially the non-science/math ones. I've found my liberal arts requirements (English, Sociology, Philosophy, Government) to be absolute jokes. The TA's graded extremely leniently on written exams (when they were offered) and sometimes the tests were all multiple choice or even true/false. I made 98+ averages in these classes with minimal studying. Bad papers I wrote 20 minutes before the start of class garnered sparkling grades. You can make an A without learning or retaining any knowledge whatsoever. I tutor and edit papers and found many students struggled in these (to me) seemingly blow off classes. Some students could not write at a high school level, much less a collegiate one. The Business School is the hardest school to get into, but many outside of the B-school also consider it the easiest school to get grades in/graduate from. While many of my fellow McCombs students would vehemently deny this, I find it to be, outside of Accounting, true. On Accounting, the program at UT is ranked #1. 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the graduates go on to work at a big 4 firm. Accounting is demanding and one of the gems at UT. But most of the classes offered at McCombs, such as Management, International Business, Marketing, and MIS are not difficult, and require a minimal amount of studying. The fact is, there really isn't anything substantial that you can learn from a BUSINESS class, leading towards the light workload in most McCombs classes. However, McCombs in the last year or so has been promoting and implementing the "group project" as a key part of the learning experience. Classes in the past that used to be all independent work, now all require a group project. This teaches students how to work successfully in teams, which is a great skill in itself. No other school's require th amount of collaborative work that McCombs students engage in. Grade inflation does seem to be a problem in many classes, going to class everyday and doing the required work will earn you at least a B. One of my instructors curved to department standards, or so she claimed, which meant 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} A's, 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} B's, 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} C's, which I felt to be excessively high in an already easy class. No one fails anything(besides accounting). Another instructor gave completion grades on essays. My MIS class had no homework, because it was all done in class, by following the instructors lead (aka copying her code). It's hard to learn when the instructors don't teach much and many students simply don't care about learning. Many are grade whores and choose classes based on grade distributions or try to cop-out of basic requirements by taking classes online or at ACC. They want A's, not knowledge. Intellectual curiosity is absent. The instructors are a mixed bag. There are a lot of foreign professors and even more foreign TA's, especially in the quantitative fields, and many of them commit the three sins of teaching. First, they have no personality. Second, they speak soft heavily accented English. Third, most of them hate teaching undergraduates. All of this leads to dismal educational experiences. I once had a class with a Japanese Professor and an Iranian TA. Suffice to say, neither of them made much sense, so I did most of the learning myself. So if you are an engineering major that's bad at calculus, don't expect the prof's or the TA's to be of much help. On the other hand, I've had some enlightening and truly wonderful professors in some of my classes. Many of UT instructors, especially in the lower level classes and at the business school, are lecturers or adjuncts, so you might not actually be taking class with a "professor"! Advising at UT is unhelpful. All advisors do is look at your classes and make sure you are on pace to graduate. They aren't much help for anything else. You have to be a self-starter, no one will be there to hold your hand.

Jesse

None of my classes were favorites. Class discussion is common, however, they tend to favor only one or two philosophies of thought. They tend to shun and berate other ideas of thought that are different or unique. Students do not have intellectual conversations outside of class. Students are highly competitive, opportunistic, aggressive, manipulative, curt, flippant, and sarcastic. None of my classes were unique.

Brett

UT has some of the best and highest ranked schools in the nation, including the College of Communication and the Red McComb's School of Business. While most of your basic courses are lectures of 300 or more students, the farther along you go the smaller and more personal your classes become. Once you are into your upper division major courses, you'll start to see your professors more as friends and mentors who want to see you succeed, rather than see you fail.

Ryan

Most excellent. The English Department was the best. The arts and humanities rock at UT. Now, all the science, engineering, architecture, etc. rock as well. It's tough to get into UT, but it is worth it.

Travis

The class sizes are pretty big, but the instruction level is head and shoulders above most other colleges. The professors have office hours and usually are very able to help you if you need it.

Stefen

My BIO 311C prof knows my name, the lady who runs the BIO 205L classes knows my face. My Sexual Health prof for next semester knows my name. I hated chemistry. I made and A, but it was hard and I wasn't too fond of my professor...he seemed standoffish. Some students have intellectual convos outside of class...not sure how many. I have really come across any competition.... Of course I try to do better than my friends, but no one really competes. The most unique? Haven't taken one yet, but I am about this fall (sexual health and human sexuality). My major is Premed/Biology. I enjoy it, of course I am a science person. I spent time with my BIO prof outside of class when I volunteered for her. UT's academic requirements are hard for Natural Science because it is really hard to have the major and minor in something else and graduate in 4 years. I wanted to get a teaching certificate, but I don't want to be here for 5 yrs. I want to go to medical school and get on with my life. I feel like my educational experiences here have been for the sake of learning. This may change.

Morgan

Whether or not you're in a career fast track at UT largely depends on the major you choose. For example, in the business school nearly all of your classes are geared towards learning skills that you can apply towards the career of your choice, not to mention that internships and real world job experience is a requirement to graduate. In the art department, though, the learning structure is based entirely on the concept of "art for art's sake". You are actually not allowed to specialize in any one art form, and instead are required to learn a little bit of everything, meaning that your skill set may be varied (keep in mind this does not neccessarily include real-world skills!) but you are in no way prepared for any specific career after graduation, save continuing your education through graduate school or becoming a professional artist (though that too is primarily accomplished through graduate school). So research carefully before choosing a school, and see if the curriculum is geared in the direction you want to go in.

Tate

A lot of people get turned off by the fact that UT is such a large school. They feel as though they won't get the one-on-one attention that they want, but UT is just like any other school, if you seek out help then it will definitely be available. A lot of your classes will be about 30 people or less, so not only do you build relationships with your fellow classmates but also with your professors as well. The really cool thing is that the professors love it when you go to office hours or introduce yourselves to them. And it's helpful to you as well, because many of the professors are experts in their field and even write their own books that you use in class. They're great resources especially when it comes to finding jobs or internships because they can usually introduce you to someone in the field. Another great thing about UT is our Career Services Center, which is one of the best one's in the country. Each of our colleges has one and they have counselors who help you write cover letters and resumés, as well as look for internships and jobs post-graduation. UT really works to take care of their students. UT is often considered a public Ivy League, and that is very much so a true statement. A lot of students will ask what an easy class is to take and get an A in, and you can ask any student here and they will tell you that no classes like that exist. Every class here will challenge you to not just memorize information, but truly learn it and apply it either through class experiments or semester long projects, that the McCombs school of business hosts every year. Academics are very much the most important aspect of the University of Texas at Austin.

Bevan

The academics at UT are better than most public universities in Texas. It's gotten so much harder to get in to UT, so the caliber of students that they accept are constantly getting better. People do take studying seriously, especially if they are in the school of business or engineering. For the most part, the classes tend to be huge and there is very little personal interaction between students and professors during lecture. Although, this tends to be a problem more for those core classes required for all majors. By the time you get to major specific classes, the teacher to student ratio gets smaller.

Brandon

Once you start getting into upper level classes, your professors are on a more personal basis. You tend to form study groups and make friends in doing so. You can tell when a big exam is coming up because all of your friends are there studying with you. The engineering department is amazing, I would go no where else.

Robin

Being a government major, class participation was very common. I enjoyed my classes, and having conversations with professors/fellow students on topics such as politics and relations with other countries. I do feel, however, that (at least in liberal arts, or government) UT is more geared at learning for its own sake, instead of getting a job. Having started out in the business school however, I know that it is not the case with McCombs.

Kristen

As far as Academics are concerned, I really only have one complaint about my major in Corporate Communications and this comes after being in the working world for several months. The Communications Department (as well as many others) don't have enough requirements in Computer Science and Finance classes. No matter what career path you choose to follow I feel like it is vital to have at least a little background knowledge in these two categories. Currently, I work at an Investment Banking firm in Houston and I spend about 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my time on the computer and it would have been very beneficial if I had a little more experience with Microsoft Office.

Alex

I felt that UT was very acedemic. People around campus love to have intellectual conversations and participate in class discussion. Of course, there are some students who do the bare minimum to get by, but I felt there were a good amount of students who pushed me to try harder.

Rachel

UT is quite competitive when it comes to academics. i feel most of the students want to graduate with high gpa's. most classes are large until you get to more upper divisions and most professors wont get to know you unless you get to know them. on the other hand most professors are easy to get ahold of and take notice if you get to know them. i think most students at UT dont get lost in the excitement of being in college and put academics as a prioity.

Kristen

Best in the World

Marissa

I feel that I could have been challenged more in my classes. However, if you do enough to seek out the good professors and interesting classes, it is possible to have a great academic experience.

Chelsea

Academics vary so much by major. Some professors are just concerned with their research and not really their teaching. Most professors don't seem interested in what's going on with the rest of the University - administration, student life, etc. It's pretty rare to hear about a great relationship with a professor at this school where there are such huge classes.

Mike

The academics at UT are great. Some classes are worthless, but others are worthwhile. I feel that many of the classes here at UT are a lot tougher. As with anything, you have very competitive students who strive to make A's in every class. Since classrooms are so large you don't get a lot of one on one time with professors.

Carol

Yes my professors know my name and so do my Ta's. its all about how involved you choose to be. I prefer the bigger classes.

sam

i love UT. i hate the business school. all of the kids and teachers there just act all high and mighty. i have one teacher for management who always talks about how great things are "across the street" in the business school and makes it seem like no other school can compete. f that! i dont want to be on business on purpose. and yes, i am smart enough.

Kelly

Classes here are good for a reason. At UT they teach you to work on your own and solve things by yourself. Professors are there to help you out when you get stuck, but students are expected to learn by themselves, to acquire problem solving skills. That is why companies recruit from UT. Aside from that, professors are extremely well prepared. Most of them do research, publish papers, books, etc. Combining these two things, I believe the academic level at UT is well above average.

liz

The classes are really big so it's often easy to get lost in the crowd. But I find as you start to take more upperdivision classes of interest to you, you have the opportunity to get to know your professors as well as the people in your classes. I've taken a lot of unique classes about gender and race. I've met a lot of interesting people in my classes that I've formed friendships with. Some fields at UT gear you straight into getting a job, while others such as liberal arts prepare you more for advanced degrees.

Lindsey

I think that sometimes it is hard to get to know professors because the classes are so big, but that is what office hours are for. A student can get to know his or her professor as long as they want to.

Regina

I know most of my professors names. I never really cared much to learn my business professor's names. my favorite class is on the brazilian left taught by john dulles, son of the sec. of staCte under Eisenhower. He is 95 years old and actually lived through half the stuff he talks about. My least favorite class was probably MIS for non-majors. The teacher disgusted me with her teaching style. Studying depends on your major. I don't really study but that's because my major is more about reading than actually studying. Class participation is rare even when it counts for part of your grade. UT students do have intellectual conversations out of class. since most of us study a diverse set of topics it's interesting to compare knowledge across disciplines. In liberal arts we aren't very competitive at least not to my knowledge. I study government but I've only seen a government adviser maybe twice in my time here. I like to go to the undeclared advisers or my latin american studies adviser, even though I'm not going to finish that degree. Latin american studies is not even a department it's an institution. so we don't have our own professors, which makes it really difficult to finish requirements. Even though I'm a government major I'm not very mainstream in that I'm more interested in comparative government in Latin america. So I was more at home in the latin american studies inst. I didn't really take advantage of my professor's office hours in my time here. that is definitely one of my regrets. fortunately I had the opportunity to make a great connection with one of my government/latin american studies professors. The academic requirements are fair for the most part. The only reason I'm not graduating with a LAS degree was because I missed LAS301 that is only taught in the fall. But I understand why things are the way they are...at least in liberal arts. I think we are a bit more free-spirited than other colleges such as engineering. In liberal arts its all about learning. Business and engineering are definitely professional schools

Abby

Academics at UT vary greatly from department to department, sometimes even teacher to teacher. If you want the professor to know your name, you have to make an extra effort to get to office hours or make yourself heard in class. In general, the bigger classes have less participation while the smaller ones have more. Students are definitly competitive and organize study groups before tests to compare notes and ideas. The academic requirments seem pretty fair and balanced, on par with other similar universities. Education is geared to getting a job or getting into grad/med/pharm/dent/law school. Most of your performance is based only on grades, due to the large student population. It is important then to make connections with professors outside regular class time to help you feel less of just a number.

Lindsay

I feel more of my professors knew my name when I was a mathematics major. The classes were much smaller and it was more necessary for me to go to their office hours for help. Being a kinesiology major, I have not had much of a reason to go into my professors' office hours yet and so not many of them know my name. My least favorite class here at UT was Linear Algebra. I was in the professor's office hours every day and it never really clicked. Luckily, I pulled off a C in the course, but barely with a lot of stress, struggle and frustration.

Blake

UT is one of the best public institutions in terms of academics. The professors are top notch and I can tell my education will be valuable because of the encounters I've had with students from other schools during internships.

Albert

UT has very strong academics, with numerous colleges ranked in top ten in the nation. Also since UT has so many relations with large corporations, many of them provide large funds and donations, which give the University more options to provide well equipped facilities for research and learning. Also these relations make it easier for finding a job when a student is about to graduate. Using the career services at UT, I was able to land four job offers. Now I’m graduating with a job and diploma in hand.

Mitchell

There is no grade inflation. Any grade you get, you earned.

Blake

Mostly professors dont know my name, unless I make an effort. My favorite class was Human Behavior as Rational Action with Prof Lin for GOV I hated Geology I believe students study pretty often. Class participation is somewhat common. From what I hear, no real intellectual conversations outside of class. Highly competitive students. Speech Science was the most unique class--I didn't even know what it was about getting into it and found that it was how the brain and speech interact. I spend time with professors I like outside of class, usually office hours. Education is learning for its own sake mostly.

Emily

LOVE the education courses... but my favorite classes so far have been my hardest/ where the teachers really pushed me and we active in my daily learning

Rachel

The classes are typically large. Professors will only get to know you if you get to know them usually. academics are competitive and it is not usually made easy to get good grades, you have to work for it.

Harper

The staff is amazing. Every teacher has gotten degrees from very notable schools. I sometimes go to professor office hours, but they all seem very inviting.

Kendall

Academics are top notch.

peter

Academics are very tough at UT. Anyone and everyone will be challenged through schoolwork.