http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html Life at BU - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html I've only been at Baylor University for one semester, but I love it. I'm working on majoring in Computer Science (concentration on gaming) and minoring in Film and Digital Media. It's not a school for... Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:24:47 GMT StudentsReview 1317-58170 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1317-58170 1317 12 Computer Science Male Undergraduate Class 2012 1st Year Positive I've only been at Baylor University for one semester, but I love it. I'm working on majoring in Computer Science (concentration on gaming) and minoring in Film and Digital Media. It's not a school for everyone, however, as a majority of people here are conservative Christians (which isn't a bad thing, but might "offend" some people). If you don't like to drink or party, but would rather hang out and have fun with friends and find random things to do, then you will be very likely to enjoy your time here. The surrounding city isn't very nice, but a lot of people rarely even leave campus since basically everything you need is here. The campus is nice, the students are friendly, and the faculty are helpful and most actually do care about you doing well. Once again though, if you are liberal, like to party, or aren't comfortable being around Christians (and/or conservatives), then this probably isn't the school for you. If you are Christian, conservative, and/or don't like to party, this is a school to seriously consider. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:24:47 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html I have only been here for one semester, and I can honestly say I'm not sure what I will do for the next. This school is played up to be "difficult" and "exclusive". Exclusive, maybe. Difficult? Not so... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:41:31 GMT StudentsReview 1317-54326 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1317-54326 1317 17 English Female Undergraduate Class 2010 1st Year Neutral I have only been here for one semester, and I can honestly say I'm not sure what I will do for the next. This school is played up to be "difficult" and "exclusive". Exclusive, maybe. Difficult? Not so much. It was ridiculously easy to get in here. They have open admission if you have a 2.5 or above from your other University (I am a transfer) Thus far, my academics have not been so challenging; however, my professors have been wonderful! I cannot say one negative thing about any of my professors. They are all helpful, open minded (at least the ones I have experienced) and excited to be there. I absolutely love them and the individual ways that they teach.
Socially, Baylor is a different story...Waco is a crappy town with nothing to do. It is tiny, and if you don't know anyone, you are out of luck. I transferred here after taking a year off and have met some "friendly" people, but no one who is legitimately interested in making a new friend. In the weeks that I have been here I have noticed that Greek life is dominating on campus, and unfortunately, I am too old to be able to (or want to...) participate. I'm only 20, mind you. This would be no problem if it was easy on campus to access some kind of schedule of events, but I don't even know if there are any events on campus? Sometimes there are things written on the sidewalk, but it mostly seems that freshman are welcome.
My overall opinion is that academically, this is a mediocre school with great professors and unfriendly people...mind you, my family has money and I probably LOOK like I could fit in here...but I am having a very hard time getting around the closedmindedness... I think this would be an amaznig environment for a freshman to get involved, but do not transfer here. Save your money... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:41:31 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html I love Baylor! It is a tough school, with a strong Christian background, but it is not limiting and imposing. There are so many things to do, and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I feel at home ... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:33:48 GMT StudentsReview 1317-54288 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1317-54288 1317 36 PreMed and Medical Female Undergraduate Class 2012 1st Year Positive I love Baylor! It is a tough school, with a strong Christian background, but it is not limiting and imposing. There are so many things to do, and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I feel at home here. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:33:48 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html Baylor University is a very fun and friendly university. Wonderful atmosphere and a beautiful campus.... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:30:38 GMT StudentsReview 1317-54061 Copyright 2009 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 1317-54061 1317 24 Mechanical Engineering Male Undergraduate Class 2012 1st Year Positive Baylor University is a very fun and friendly university. Wonderful atmosphere and a beautiful campus. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:30:38 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/TX/BU_comments.html