Texas Christian University - Local Atmosphere

College Prowler Take

The Fort Worth area satisfies the immediate needs of most TCU students. Fort Worth has restaurants, bars, clubs, and movie theaters close to campus, so students don’t have to go too far for entertainment. TEven though it's a large city, the small-town atmosphere blends well with the University, making it a good environment for students to work and play. Fort Worth may seem cramped to someone used to a smaller town, and a bit behind the times for someone from a larger city but, overall, it is a good environment for college students.

For students who want a different experience or a change of scenery, nearby cities such as Dallas and Arlington provide more entertainment and activities. The Metroplex area is a short drive from campus and offers shopping, museums, gardens, festivals, clubs, and other tourist destinations. TCU shares the Metroplex area with a few other universities and smaller local colleges, but each school tends to keep to itself.

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Students Speak Out

pinkflamingo1212 says: Texas Christian University 2016 Communication and Journalism

The atmosphere in Fort Worth is... The atmosphere in Fort Worth is very country. Not country in the sense of hillbillies, but in the sense of western-country. Many people wear cowboy boots on a regular basis. There are a couple of small universities scattered throughout the Metroplex, such as one of TCU's biggest rivals, Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The zoo is really cool and fun here. It's been consistently named one of the best zoos in the country. 12345 Local Atmosphere: March 09, 2009 Report

TCUHB says: Other

Fort Worth is really laid back and... Fort Worth is really laid back and college friendly. Everyone loves the horned frogs and there is a lot to do. Mainly people go to Billy Bobs, The Fort Worth Zoo, Club Dream, The Botanical Gardens, The Movie Tavern, and various concerts in and around Fort Worth. 12345 Local Atmosphere: March 02, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

There is so much to see and do... There is so much to see and do within Fort Worth and the entire area. There’s the Botanical Gardens, Water Gardens, stockyards, museums, pro sports teams, a ton of concerts, and so much more to see and do. If you do decide to attend TCU, I would recommend attending a Frog Camp like Casa Nueva B. You will learn your way around the city and so much about the area. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

Fort Worth is awesome. It has... Fort Worth is awesome. It has everything you might need. If not, Dallas is a mere 30 minutes away. Southern Methodist University (SMU) is in Dallas, and University of North Texas (UNT) is in Denton—both are only about 30 minutes away. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is 20 minutes away, and there are a couple others around the Metroplex. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

This is how it works: Fort Worth... This is how it works: Fort Worth has the good bars and Dallas has the great clubs. TCU is in a city that’s big, but not too big, and you have tons of other cities to choose from. Dallas is only 30 minutes away. Don’t expect to see cowboy types around here; the majority of people are conservative. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Facts

Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Forth Worth:
• Fort Worth is home to the Kimball Art Museum, which has been the object of international acclaim.
• Fort Worth is also known as “Cowtown” for its place in the history of the cattle industry.
• Fort Worth has been called “the biggest small town in the West” and “where the West begins.”
• The TV show Walker, Texas Ranger often used the Tarrant County Courthouse in downtown Fort Worth as a backdrop while filming.
• Radio Shack, American Airlines, Lockheed Martin, and Pier 1 Imports all call Fort Worth home.

Famous People from Fort Worth:
Kelly Clarkson (American Idol winner)
Van Cliburn (pianist)
Harriet Sansom Harris (actress)
Roger Miller (singer-songwriter)
Bill Paxton (actor)
Rod Roddy (announcer for The Price Is Right)
Liz Smith (columnist)

Local Slang:
Ain’t – Is not, am not, are not
Big D – Dallas
Cowtown – synonym for Fort Worth
DFW – the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Fixin’ to – going to, about to, preparing to
Howdy – Hello
Metroplex – the metropolitan area consisting of Dallas, Fort Worth, and the outlying areas
Y’all – The plural of you; a conjunction of “you all”

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