The University of Texas - Arlington

Date: Oct 27 2009
Major: Computer Science (This Major's Salary over time)
I am a transfer student from a community college where the professors realized that the majority of students work now days and I was not treated as a number. However, when I reached UTA the faculty was rude and could care less who I was. Whenever I asked a professor for help on the subject he/she would direct me towards the Teaching Assistant for help. The professors gear their lectures towards a research perspective rather that a practical working world lecture. The college is highly geared towards research rather than helping the students become ready for a career. Most classes in the CSE department are offered in the middle of the day with only ONE professor teaching the subject. My advice to anyone who is looking into this school is to realize that unless you live on campus and don't work the classes will be a waste of time and you will not receive the proper help you need. Most of the assignments given in class are busy work that does not help convey the subject matter. I would NOT recommend this school to anyone interested in pursing their engineering career here that has a job and financial responsibilities.