Baylor University

Date: Nov 03 2007
Major: Journalism (This Major's Salary over time)
I attended Baylor for four years and graduated with a BA in journalism/public relations and political science. I have both good and bad things to say about the school. I feel like the academics are great, if you choose the right professors (there are some terrible ones, but that's at any school) and put your best effort into it, you can receive a great education. Some of my professors and classes truly changed my life and my viewpoints. The students are impressively hard-working and smart, for the most part. Many are very close-minded, sheltered, and SPOILED. 75% of the student body carries Daddy's credit card and many live in apartments that look like vacation resorts. Even though more than half of the students are not Greek, the Greek scene dominates the social life at Baylor. Even supposedly "All-University" events like Homecoming and football games are segregated and dominated by sororities and fraternities. The students are largely friendly, but many in a fake way. If you don't feel comfortable with the Christian, and particularly Baptist, lifestyle, do NOT come here. Chapel and religion (specifically, Christian) classes are required and "non-Baptist" lifestyles and choices are strongly condemned. And yes, the school is very expensive. Unless you have Mom and Dad happily footing the bill, or are able to get a big scholarship (and maintain grades), then I would recommend a state school.

I often get a strange reaction when I tell people I graduated from Baylor. "Baptist, huh?" with a smirk. I never expected that. Yes, I do feel like my degree is prestigious, but it definitely comes with a stigma.