The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

The type of person that shouldn;t attend this school is an individual that wants a small school or something in a rural area. The school is quite large and very diverse so anyone that wouldn't appreciate that shouldn't attend the school.

Someone who doesn't like heat or doesn't like a large campus.

While I love my school and feel at home there, I do think that it is not ideal for some students. The campus has about 50,000 students milling around it and this environment is not comfortable for many people. Those who prefer to know everyone in their graduating class, for instance, would not appreciate the vastness of UT Austin. Moreover, students who are easily distracted would not flourish on this campus because there are countless activities going on at all times on campus.

Someone that wants to learn and is able to facus on school despite all of the parties going on.

conservatice, introverted, depressed

An open-minded, motivated, hard-working person looking for an amazing adventure should attend this school.

The student who is interested in experienceing new things in an amazing, progressive city. The student who doesn't mind being a "little fish in a big pond." The University of Texas is a liberal and diverse college where anything is possible. "What starts here changes the world."

Someone who dislikes big classes

Someone who is afraid of making new friends, or has to interact only in small groups.

A person who has trouble making friends, doesn't like being outside, and doesn't enjoy live music. They must also enjoy exercising otherwise they will dred the walk across the hills on campus.

Very Conservative or Judgemental people. People who are very closed minded.

close-minded, very conservative, not studious

People who are not social or are very conservative should not come to this school. However every kind of person imaginable attends this school so no one will ever feel socially misplaced.

Someone who doesn't take school seriously. UT is a fun school with lots of opportunities to have fun, but it is also an academically focused school. Those who are there strictly to party may be headed back to their local community college.

someone with no direction and no drive

This University spends a lot of time with every class of new students to make sure that they are willing to accept other people regardless of their race, ethinicity, and financial background so the diversity and friendship level amongst the student body is high. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to this school. There are no Medical schools around here so people interested in being able to Medically research should chose a medical school city.

people who like small town

Extremely introverted, conservative people who are overwhelmed by a lot of people and "big" surroundings.

The students are very diverse so I can't imagine who would not fit in here except possibly a student who wants a small school, since this is a very big university.

There isn't anybody who "shouldn't" attend this school. The University of Texas at Austin is so large and diverse that any prospective student is bound to find another individual who will share many of the same interests or opinions that he holds. If you are not able to find other people who you feel comfortable with, there are many advisors and counselors who are available to help you adjust to the university.

If you're the kind of person that doesn't have very good time management or likes to party harder than work then this isn't the school for you.

Someone who is not outgoing and overwhelmed by large groups of diverse people. They cannot expect for friends to come to them. They must go out and make them on their own. Also, if someone is looking for small classes and one-on-one, specialized attention from professors, this school is not the place to go...at least until they are upperclassmen.

A person who is unable to adapt and adjust to the rigorous academic atmosphere should not attend UT Austin. Also, someone who is too dependent and irresponsible would not function well at this school. One must be able to make their own decisions.

There is no right kind of person in my opinion. I feel that this school is big enough to give people the chance to be anything they want to be, and try out new ideas and fads to really find the real them.

A person who likes a quiet and small atmosphere.

A person who does not like to explore, and be opened up to new types of people, thinking, and culture. This enviornment is progressive and fast paced so, the unfoccused person can get caught up in a multitude of other things that are not beneficial to there classroom studies. UT Austin is an experience unlike any other I can conceive, you have to be smart in so many aspects both socially and in the classroom, this school really prepares you for the world. If you want a sheltered atmosphere this may not be it.

Someone who can not accept others. There are people for every backgorund at UT and if you want everyone to be of your own thinking and background, go somewhere else.

Anyone can attend this school. It is so diverse that no matter what type of person someone is, they will find similar personalities at UT. At UT, it is easy for anyone to make friends as long as the person is willing to make friends. People just don't say "Keep Austin Weird" just because. Austin is the place where any type of personality is socially accepted.

nerds

The Univeristy of Texas is perfect for students that want access to really big toys for hands on learning.

The University of Texas at Austin is a very large campus that is focused on diversity and open-mindedness. I would not recommend UT to someone who is not willing to keep an open mind or who is not willing to adjust to a different environment that may be, at first, very different from previous experience.

The one type of person that I always say should not attend this school is one that needs to have their hand held throughout their first year of college. I was fine with large lecture classes. If you foresee a hard adjustement to rigorous academics of college life, do not go to a large public school.