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Austin College has a statue nicknamed “Roo Poo,” it isn’t situated in the city of Austin like some people sorely realize after being accepted, and it may have just as much gossip and drama as high school; however, because of these things, there is an overwhelming sense of community. After four years of constant interaction, you would think AC students would want to get away from one another, but there’s a reason why AC students who end up going to the same law or medical school after graduation pair up as roommates—there’s a feeling of “home” people feel when surrounded by others who shared the AC experience. And this sense of community is incurable. While in school, there are endless opportunities to take part as global citizens through studying abroad and service fellowships, and AC students only continue this tradition after getting their diplomas through things like AmeriCorps, the Fulbright Scholar Program, and the Peace Corps. Graduates are known for gallivanting off into the world after graduation and serving the global community. AC students embrace the world as their community after leaving Sherman, but they never forget where they came from.

When a high schooler becomes a Roo, he or she becomes part of a legacy. If you run into an AC alum, even if he or she is 30 years older than you, it’s easy to spend hours reminiscing about the good old days spent on Grand Avenue. And even though the campus is constantly changing, the tradition of community is always present. Any alum is sure to remember the exact place they met their spouse 50 years prior, where they opened their acceptance letter to medical school, or where their friends greeted them when they finally made it home from a semester in Argentina. It’s those kinds of memories that make AC a place that everybody’s dying to come home to.

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Parking at Austin College

huongle13

Arts '14

4.6

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Parking

Parking at Austin College is not a problem because there are lots of space for students to park. No students have to park far away from school everyday. there are no cost to get the permit and the fines is only 50 dollar for every time the students violate the rule.

May 22, 2012

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Nightlife at Austin College

sanjid

Communications '15

3.5

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House Parties Are Basically Your Only Option.

If you like house parties, you've found your place. Sherman nightlife is dead, but there's always some party going on, no matter the night.

Apr 18, 2012

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Greek Life at Austin College

timm4969

Environmental Studies '12

4.6

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Nothing Too Serious

While the greek life is fairly prevalent it's not to the point where it encroaches on everyone's lives. also most people don't care too much one way or another whether you're greek or not. however those in greek life do seem to get some preferential treatment from the administration

Feb 11, 2012

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