Baylor University
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Baylor University: a Big School With a Small School Feel

Baylor is a big school, yes, but as a Baylor student it doesn't feel like it. I love that even though the school is so big, I know I am not just a number to the professors or even the administrators. Yes, the Gen-Ed classes are large, but when you get into the major related courses, they are not. I recently took a class with 6 students total.

Buses

Baylor provides free buses/shuttles around campus for their students :) They come around about every 10 minutes and most of the bus drivers are very polite.

Average Parking

Finding a parking spot on campus isn't bad. the school has several parking garages and a parking lot for just about every building on campus.

Looking for a Challenge

If you're looking for a challenging school, then Baylor is the place for you especially in the science. if you're trying to breeze your way through college baylor is not the place for you.

Typical Texas

Baylor is located in Texas so one should expect it to be hot all the time. it rains a little bit more that usaul, but overall it's your typical texas weather.

Academics

It only takes a very minimal amount of effort to have professors know your name here, because most classes are under 30 students. Study habits range the full gamut, though my impression is that most students generally try and be good, productive students and work for their grades. In the Engineering department, many students live in the same dorm and spend time outside of class studying and hanging out together. In general, most academic courses are fairly rigorous - this is not an easy school, but it is a rewarding education.

Transportation

Public transportation is really good around Baylor. They have buses running all the time, and if you need a bus to pick you up late at night, then there’s a number you can call, and they’ll come get you whenever you need them. They even take you to local shopping centers!

Safety

The area may not be the safest surrounding campus but the campus police do a GREAT job protecting us!

Great Sports

THe sports at Baylor are great. And the fans are so supportive. I love to attend every sporting event no matter the sport. I only wish that there was a legit Men's soccer team. But other then that our coaches are great and our players are really nice and talented.

Lots of Jesus

To be honest, with chapel, required religion classes during the first year, and churches everywhere, this campus offers much more contact with the Christian religion than one might find at any other university.

Jesus Loves You

Baylor is a Baptist University, the largest one in the country at that. This obviously means that there are Christians everywhere, which is not a bad thing. Of course, a degree of variability exists, but the dominance of Christianity creates an above-average friendly atmosphere most anywhere you go.

The Baylor Bubble

The Baylor campus itself is lovely. Perfect for a peaceful walk outside, Baylor also often hosts campus celebrations, where young children from the local community brighten the campus even more with their joy. To be honest, there's not much to do in the city of Waco, given its status as the 16th poorest city in the nation. However, this does open many life changing community service opportunities.

Baptist University Focus

Frat parties are nice but the focus at my school is based on religion and integrity

Greek as a Social Status

Being in a sorority or frat is primarily a status symbol, where many seem to join not because of the philantropy behind the group or the people who are a part of it, but because it is a popularity thing. There is a huge focus on who wears the sorority shirts, who attends the parties, and other minute details like that.

Large Amount of Security and Officers

There are many police officers on the campus, and a whole set that are specifically Baylor Police. However, there was a set of robberies that happened near campus and the robber was never caught. They did an effective job of warning students and offering rides, advice, and other forms of protection however!

Nice Environment

Great Academics and still has fun to offer through clubs, organizations, university events and non-university affiliated events. Plenty of Greek life, natural aesthetic beauty, friendly students, and

Residence Halls Are a Great Living Option If You Can Afford the Price Tag.

Dorm life at Baylor is great and not too rowdy considering it is a not a party school. Brooks flats, Brooks College, and North Village offer high quality living options complete with separate living areas, kitchenette and bathrooms with bathtubs. These are ideal for those who want to live comfortable on campus and love to entertain guests. The more traditional dorms have decent sized rooms and are priced according to the bathroom options, private, suite, and common. Some residence halls and dorms are specifically for students in Engaged Learning Groups and honors students. On campus housing is much more expensive than off campus housing in Waco although it is definitely more convenient to live on campus with the dining halls right next door.

Career

Attending school here gives you a great feeling of accomplishment. I feel as if I will succeed in life after graduation because of the great career services this school offers.

Great School

I love Baylor and would not go anywhere else. Classes are challenging. Great Friends

Great School for Students from a Small Town

Baylor is great for helping you make new friends. There is always something to do with a group on campus. The only bad thing I have seen is that Baylor is in a high crime area. Security is being upgraded, so I have never been afraid. Teachers want to know your name and will help you if you have problems in class. Lots of support if you are homesick or just need to talk.

We Have the Heisman

Coming to Baylor, I wasn't sure what exactly to expect; I'm not rich, I have a little bit of student debt, and I was scared of being 5 hours from home. Right off the bat, Baylor does a thing called Welcome Week for incoming freshman and makes you feel right at home in the community. You get immersed in the spirit and traditions of Baylor and you don't feel an age gap between you and the older undergrad. Of course after RGIII's win of the Heisman this year, campus spirit has soared even more and the sense of family is overwhelming. I would recommend Baylor to anyone who doesn't want to get lost in a university.

Striving Athelticism

Our athletics have been striving this past year. We won the Heisman and our bowl game. Our men's basketball team in nationally ranked and our women are still undefeated.

It's up to You

When it comes to nightlife at Baylor, sometimes it's all about who you know. If you're in the fraternity or sorority scene, the world is at your fingertips and the night is yours. Those who are a little less social in that area have a harder time finding things to do, though it isn't impossible. If you have a good group of friends, you can have just as good a time without going to a raging party with a bunch of judgmental cliques. It's all about who you hang around with and what you consider fun!!

Guys Are... Weird.

The guys at Baylor are straight up weird. They're either convinced you're to be married if you hug them, or they want nothing to do with you/have been happily taken since 1979. Lots and lots of players. Too many fratties to count. Ugh. Need I say more?

Sic' Em Bears

Baylor is the best. It provides full academic, social, and athletics needs. While students need to find a balance between fun social activities and grueling academics, Baylor has it all. The environment is wonderful, and people here are so nice. The campus is also absolutely beautiful! The Baylor Bubble is different than any other place, but it is the happiest and most wonderful college you could attend.