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4.43 / 5 based on 242 reviews
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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
when you live in your own apartment you start seeing things in a different way. A new country and the responsabilities that came with your independency really makes a change in your perspective of life.
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Personal comments
UTB has not count with dorms. It is a little bit difficult to find a place to live if you do not know anyone in the city. Although as soon as you find a place to live you can enjoy the city and the friendly people.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
6th street although highly recommended by former exchange students was very disappointing. I would suggest to go on Fraternity parties on West Campus. At the beginning of the semester as they want to reruit new members they are free even for male students. During the semster they are closed for male students if they are not a member of the fraternity but they are all the time open and free for girls.
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“Diverse, high quality education”
Miranda W
United States, Undergraduate
Marketing and Sales Management, 2019
OverallThe University of Texas at Austin is a great school, the majority of professors truly care about their work and want to see students succeed. The students themselves are very diverse and come from different background across the globe.
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Pros
Education, in-state tuition, diversity, post-graduation placement, career services
Cons
Scheduling is difficult, out-of-state tuition
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Odd R
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Need the space and privacy that can be offered by having my own apartment
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Personal comments
You have a lot of choices. Since I lived off campus the school has no responsibility so I will not hold them accountable. Hence, since I did not live "at this university" this comment is maybe not that important. A general comment: Austin rents are quite steep and location is everything - especially if you do not own a car.
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Kurt O
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You have a lot of space, it's cheap and clean.
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Personal comments
I lived at Riverside. Many people told us not to do so. But it was very nice and cheap. It was a bit far from University, but the Shuttle Buses from the University were running frequently and it was no problem to get to the classes or to downtown or to shopping malls or whatever.
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Claudia S
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I really improve my English. The academic English level that the courses required make me improve my writing and my verbal English skills. Classmates, friends and the people at the comunity were a great help. Every body were so friendly ... that is an important point when you are trying to communicate in a second language.
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