The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

I think people tend to hang within their own race/ethnicity so it is kind of segregated. Also, UT Business school receives more attention than other schools in UT because it is one of the top in the nation.

The traffic and so much construction everywhere. There is so much construction that I believe thats why there is so much traffic in the sidewalks or maybe there is just more students then the campus. The campus may need to expand. But I guess its for a good cause. Oh and not to forget the prices on everything oncampus. Its funny how we are already on a budget or broke and than they put the prices so so high.

The intensity with which people are tied to their own almost entirely unformed opinions on their religous views.

The most frustrating thing about this school is the size; there are so many people planning and doing so many incredible and diverse activities that it is almost enough to make one's head spin. Making a decision like "What to do Saturday after the game?" may become one of the most challenging of your life. There is quite literally so much to do that you can't possibly do it all!

The amount of course work required by most classes related specifically to majors.

To be honest, the most frustrating thing about my school is all the consruction around campus. In the fall 2008 semester, I had a class where they were doing construction directly outside of the building making it very difficult to concentrate in class. I know that the construction is being done in order to keep campus beautiful and in shape, but I feel like the construction has interfered with my learning.

The large classroom set up can be frustrating.

I am often frustrated by the prevalence of drinking on campus. Most social events involve alcohol.

The focus to doing well leaves much pressure on one mind.

The most frustrating thing would probably be making the grade in class. The curriculum is very demanding, no slacking or the grade will suffer.

As an aspiring healthcare professional, my classes were often very competitive when it came to grades. Good luck getting notes from someone if you just decide you don't want to attend class; sometimes it seems like it's every man for himself. In a sense, it has to be since you'll be competing with some of your classmates for the same slots in graduate school. I don't see anything wrong with a little competition, it brings out the best in people. Some people just take it to the extreme and it can be disheartening.

When finals come around, you always know there is going to be a lot of work. In my major there tends to be a lot of writing, and catching up on writing is hard.

Classes are not challenging enough.

Registration is nearly impossible. Unless you're very lucky, it's difficult to get the schedule you want, and you often will have weird breaks between classes that aren't good for much.

Parking, it is expensive to park on or near campus. You can spend up to $50.00 a week just in parking

The parking!

Parking is absolutely ridiculous and it seems like the school does not care because they are constantly raising the prices on the alread very limited parking.

The size in area...it takes so long to get from one class to another that if you have mulitple classes in a row, it's difficult to stop and grab a bite to eat, if necessary, without being late to class.

Over crowded and cold socially. Parking is bad too.

The professors are sometimes unapproachable and they generally give no bonuses. The majority of the classes I've taken, there was a curve for the grading scale, because the entire class did so poorly.

The fact that each professor treats each class as if it's your only one. They make it almost impossible to hold a job while going to school, but at the same time financial aid is helping out less and less.

The process of registration is very frustrating for lowerclassmen. Lower division classes fill up with upperclassmen sometimes because they couldn't take a certain basic class when they were lowerclassmen. A vicious cycle occurs.

The teachers don't know how to teach! They SUCK at teaching. I have to teach myself. WE all do. But the books are also no good at teaching. Doing well is a GIANT struggle. I'm usually a straight A student and it's so hard to make it here.

The most frustrating thing about UT would probably be trying to figure out where you belong as a freshman. There are so many things thrown at you your first year, that you have a lot of maturing and growing up to do on your own.