What starts here… Why UT?
So many things go into individual decisions about which college or university to attend that it’s really impossible to come up with a definitive list that would work for everyone. Some students make decisions based on the quality of the academic programs, some are persuaded by family and friends, and some say things just felt right from the moment they set foot on campus.
In their own words…
Stephanie Bernard: “…embraced by its people…”
I’m happy to say that the moment I started my life in Texas I have been embraced by its people and its culture. I never once have ever felt like an outsider since I began school, and I can't imagine going to school anywhere else.
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Britney Cooks: “…endless resources and programs…”
UT is the best school to attend because the sole purpose of the university is to help students become successful individuals. There are endless resources and programs made available for the students in order to achieve this goal.
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Lauren Braud: “…something for everyone here.”
Personally, I chose UT because I knew that no matter what major I ended up in, I would get a solid education. I also knew that UT was big enough that anything I wanted to do, any club I wanted to join, would be possible – there is something for everyone here.
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Liam O’Rourke: “…proud to be a Longhorn.”
Freshman orientation was my first time to see the UT campus. Since then, I have learned about the history and current standing of the university. I must note that UT is ranked extremely high in almost every conceivable category. UT has programs ranked in the top 5 that I did not even know existed before I came to school here. I challenge anyone to find an unimpressive academic program at UT. I have been so impressed with my college experience and I am proud to be a Longhorn.
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Kristin Cardwell: “…the best…at the lowest cost.”
But my choice came down to the fact that UT really had the best to offer at the lowest cost.
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Joe Grasso: “…everything I was looking for…”
The university offered…everything I was looking for in a college experience: top-ranked academic departments…and genuine diversity among its students. The prospect of being in the stands for Longhorn football games didn’t hurt either.
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Megan Matthews: “…expand your views of the world”
People from all over the world attend the university, and they come from all sorts of backgrounds. The time you spend at UT Austin is a great opportunity to expand your views of the world!
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Saul Trejo: “…consider… the tradition, and the memories…the Horns.”
I chose to come to The University of Texas at Austin mainly because I knew, inside, that this was the school for me. If you are not fortunate enough to receive that revelation, consider the vibrant city surrounding UT, the diversity that exists here, the unmatched sports programs, the tradition, and the memories…the Horns.
Read Saul’s profile.