The University of Texas at Austin Reviews

"The campus offers the ultimate college experience as well as resources needed to complete your program. I got my bachelors in three years while changing degrees. There is a lot of support for freshmen and organizations for almost every type of interest."

"UT: Austin is a great campus and environment to be in. At the beginning of your schooling, the huge lecture halls are intimidating because there doesn't seem like you can form a close relationship with your professor, however that's what office hours are for. As the years go on and your class sizes grow smaller it's easier to stand out in class and get to know your professors better. There are so many opportunities on campus to join clubs or get a job, I regret not taking further advantage of it."

"The time I spend at my alma mater was priceless. At the University of Texas, our motto is, "What starts here changes the world." I can attest to the fact that every teacher, counselor, and faculty member I came in contact with intentionally guided students towards this standard. The focus of UT is not on maintaining the status quo to succeed in careers that exist in 2017 but to be creative and motivated toward bettering communities and the lives of everyone on the planet in future arenas. My major, Urban Studies, was not just a study on urban areas today, but what urban areas may look like in the future. The Architecture and Nonprofit courses that I attended were future-minded as well. It is my opinion that focusing on improvement and the future is the only way societies can move forward and progress to reach humanity's potential. I adored attending class every day knowing that what I was learning, and the ideas that passed between faculty and students could one day become a reality and be apart of lives of those who had no notion of these topics beforehand. The one critique I have of my degree is the lack of "hard skills" I came away with. I am a strong problem solver, I am comfortable asking questions, I am not satisfied until existing conditions are analyzed and made better, and I am an instigator that seeks to spark change in communities; all of these qualities I gained through my UT experience. However, I am lacking in basic skills such as advanced Excel functions, financial analysis, managerial techniques, basic coding, or knowledge of SalesForce that employers are currently seeking in their entry-level employees. Many of these skills I have had to learn on my own and convince hiring managers that I can learn these things on the job. Overall, I loved my degree program and the insights that I gained. If more courses designed to develop tangible, definitive abilities within its students had been required for the Liberal Arts degrees, I would have rated my education with five stars."

"It is an universal university, with graduate school the most popular and powerful. Many majors rank top, such as natural sciences, accounting, engineering."

"Great program, faculty and job oportunities"

"The School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin was a great experience. Information science is an evolving field and as an archivist, I definitely benefitted from taking courses in technology in addition to my traditional preservation and cataloging work. More importantly my fellow students were an inspiring group that have become a great professional and personal network. (Also, Austin is a fun town, though it gets hotter than H***.)"

"The professors here care about your learning and leadership in the business world. The city of Austin is a wonderful place to learn as well, and it's a nice campus (albeit primarily undergraduates)."

"Worth the investment if there is a bright job market and you can do something with the degree."

"The University of Texas history program is phenomenal. One of the best in the country with so many opportunities for varied study and research."

"Is an excellent university with multiple opportunities to develop the best tastes of people."

"Loved the staff and faculty and the cutting-edge field"

"I loved attending the UT School of Social work. The professors were great and the field placements were very educational."

"The college that I went too challenge me to excel, be myself and at the same time help others that may need it along the way. Especially on the part of helping others, it provides safety and the freedom to experiment without being felt limited by one's surroundings. It also gives the ability to grow and mature as a student in the University of Texas."

"Great school, easy to apply and get into but a lot tougher to maintain your GPA and remain in school. Highly competitive but a great future prospect once you've graduated!"

"It was very good experience and good communication"

"I was a big fan of all aspects of the program at UT Austin, in the class room and outside it. Austin is a great city to be a grad student in, and UT's campus is equally amenable to the scholarly lifestyle. The CRP program has a wide array of specializations, and UT has a ton of other great classes you can take."

"The four years I spent studying Jazz Performance at UT were the best of my life. The campus is beautiful, and bustling. The juxtaposition of buildings both old and new give an interesting and eclectic sensation as you walk through the grounds of the school. One minute you walk by a 50 year old statue and the next you gaze at a 50 foot tall modern sculpture made entirely out of canoes. The campus captures the hip, artistic vibe of the city. The main drag is just on the western edge of campus and is full of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and live music. One thing that is certain is that you never have an excuse to be board. The faculty at the school are all incredible. Many of them are esteemed alumni of the nations top schools. I never had a professor that didn't have the student's best interests at heart. I always felt welcomed and comfortable in the classroom. It was the perfect place for me to study jazz. The jazz department was small which allowed for me to receive the care and individual attention that I wanted. My instructors were incredibly knowledgeable on all areas of jazz study. Theory, history, performance, were all taught with the highest standard of pedagogy. Lessons with my private instructor were both compelling and engaging. At every turn, I was challenged to become a better player. Overall, I could not have asked for a better place to earn my bachelor's degree. Austin holds a special place in my heart and will always feel like home."

"Be sure to ask fellow students concerning rigor of classes or professors before taking them. In my experience, the professors in the business school on campus always had an open door policy. Those within the science department have just as large as classes in the lower division coursework and may not be as available."

"The Human Development and Family Sciences Program is a great program and place to get trained. The teachers are highly knowledgeable about the subject and are leading experts in the field. As well, the program offers many opportunities to really know more about the subject as well as practical lab and practicum experiences to provide hands on experience for the students."

"although i enjoyed the school as a whole, and austin in general, i didn't enjoy my specific program or a specific subset of austinites"