The University of Texas - Austin

Date: Apr 06 2005
Major: Other (This Major's Salary over time)
I have really enjoyed my time here at UT. There are many possibilities, especially if you are language-minded. UT officially offers over 30 languages and teaches in total (through conference courses and classes that do not technically have a complete sequence, like Quechua) probably over 40. Additionally, deciding to enroll as a Plan II major has been the best decision of my life. The classes are small and the professors are excellent, which is not to say that regular UT classes aren't good as well. The strange thing about UT is that you can make your curriculum as rigorous or easy as you want. While many of my friends have picked the most challenging courses regardless of major, a small number pick classes all 4 years that have a reputation of being easy (and can get away with it). The faculty is brilliant, although sometimes they put on airs. For the most part, though, even the arrogant members of the faculty will make time for you if you are a student who they believe takes the class seriously. Austin's a great town, with niches for everyone. The campus is friendly, pretty diverse, and wonderfully weird. A great choice.