Texas A&M University - College Station Reviews

"I want to say this, the faculty, professors and administrative people here do their best to help students to be successful."

"Texas A&M is a top tear research university. And ranked number 2 in schools recruited by companies. It has one the largest and most supportive former student associations ever. I've many opportunities that I would have probably not had at another university"

"I like the smaller size of the classes-around 25 students. By the end of the semester you feel like you know everyone. Also the teachers get the students involved in doing group presentations. The teachers are always accessible and try to accomodate when there are difficulties with something."

"The entomology department is amazing and supportive. The surrounding area leaves somewhat to be desired."

"Texas A&M is a great school because of the network in Texas."

"Mays Business School has a great Professional Program in Accounting where students earn a 4 year BA in accounting and have their option of multople MS degrees in the business school. The university also ensures students are eligible to sit for the CPA exam prior to graduation and have opportunities to interview for internship and full-time positions with a plethora of accounting firms across Texas."

"Pros: Dedicated faculty and dynamic mix of international students. Classes are also flexible enough for students who are interested in extra curricular activities, in addition, there is a lot of support for the use of recreational facilities. Program also has excellent and up-to date use of information technology. Program is good for students interested in research. Cons: Not much funding available for international students. Program could do with more career support for international students post-graduation."

"The transportation system is excellent and people are friendly despite the wide diversity"

"Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry is an amazing place to study. The faculty and other students are very friendly and accessible. The workload is tough but you learn so much! I love it here. The only con is that it is located near the downtown Dallas area, which is expensive and not all that safe."

"I think the career suport is a little bit low at Texas A&M"

"I am attempting a MS in Water Resource Management and Hydrologic Science, with a focus on water quality. PROS: Knowledgeable, approachable, helpful faculty instructors. One of about five programs in the nation that covers this field. Good mix of engineering, science, and policy training. Strong network of current and former students, many of whom work in the field and may act as career contacts. The campus has a typical security team, as well as an officially licensed police force. Some programs like mine have scholarships to cover the out-of-state portion of tuition, allowing students from outside Texas to attend for the same price as a Texas resident. The university is in the process of expanding its research facilities and is trying to offer more opportunities for student research. My program offers specialized training with real applicability to a specific job market. Students, staff, and faculty are friendly. Study groups and other collaborations are encouraged. CONS: It's in central Texas; once you leave the city limits you will find only cotton and cattle; very limited opportunities for fun. The MS really does not provide many opportunities for elective courses that count towards the degree; anything beyond the four elective courses requires extra time. The bus system only covers the most popular HOUSING areas for grad students; the off-campus buses are usually full past capacity; if you want to leave town you have to have your own set of wheels or find another ride. Traffic within the city is terrible; bad drivers, heavy traffic, and too many stoplights!! Funding for students to conduct research is hard to find; my department is interdisciplinary and the faculty serve our department jointly with their "home" departments but all their money is tied to their "home" departments, so they try to spend funds more favorably for students in their home departments. The tuition is cheap, but the university's fees are expensive, so beware the hidden costs. Dining options on campus are limited to "fast food" style subs and burgers if it is between usual meal times. The street alongside campus also houses "Northgate," a bar/restaurant district, so there may be trouble with students getting drunk and stupid. Parking on campus is a logistics nightmare; you get a permit for ONE lot but you will probably have classes all over the place and if you stay past 6:00 you'll be walking all the way back to the car because the on-campus buses stop or are on reduced schedules. The campus is under construction, so every couple of weeks different roads will be shut down; predicting the best way to get across campus can be difficult."

"I go to Texas A&M University-Central Texas. The two con's that I have are that the professors seem to value quantity of work over the quality of work, and the professors do not practice what they preach. The pros are that these are courses that I can take while I have a full time teaching job, and they are close to home."

"PROS: The college station town is quiet and good for the Ph.D. career. CONS: Sometimes it is boring and the financial aid is not that much."

"The main problem is with transportation. College Station is also not a good city to live for long term"

"Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health provides great opportunities and social support. The faculty and staff are always willing to assist students. The School of Rural Public Health is young but is already ranked on the top 100 Public Health list. There is not one thing bad I could say about my school of choice."

"A&M is a good campus, relatively affordable tuition, and an ok night life"

"Texas A&M University has one of the best atmosperes, most helpful faculty and all around greatest student body of any college anywhere. I have been here for my undergraduate and am continuing with my graduate degree. I could not choose a better school."

"One of the best places to get a PhD in a business related field."

"Great school. good teaching and very diverse set of students. facilities for clinicals are nationally rated"

"This graduate program has many faculty that are internationally recognized for being experts in their chosen fields, which translates to a quality education from professors who truly know what they teach, as well as providing students with great access to knowledge and materials that they may not otherwise have had access to. There are some potential flaws in the program, however, as the number of graduate students may be limited and the distribution of workload may not always be appropriate. In addition, there have been times when students were not provided with enough information or instruction about particular aspects of the graduate program, such as information pertaining to financial aid."