University of Texas - Dallas

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UT Dallas isn't all about academics: Its coursework isn't the heaviest of the region; professors are lenient on students at times; and there are few reasons to pull more than three all-nighters a semester. Neither is it a party school where the frats rule campus, nor an athlete's school of big games or a cultural center of arts and literature. It is a little bit of everything. In fact, UTD is so hard to define that many students struggle at first to identify with it. They once dreamed of the Ivies, Rice, or UT Austin, then either failed or could not afford the education, and "ended up" at UTD. And yet, a vast majority of students say they would still choose UTD were they to do it again—more than 80 percent returns every year. Strange as it seems, the mysterious appeal that is UT Dallas eventually touches students' hearts and souls.

If one takes some time to think about it, UT Dallas has always been amazing, if not extraordinary, throughout its history. The face of the campus changes constantly, with new buildings, renovations, and expansions, many of which are fueled by student activities. After all, the hidden connection that begins to bond UTD students and faculty together probably isn't academic rigor, financial aid, or aesthetic qualities, but a burning aspiration for and determined will to change—for the better, that is. How this journey will end—or whether it will end at all—no one can tell. Nevertheless, at this moment, the belief is strong that UTD, as well as its members, will succeed in its mission to shatter the status quo.

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Transportation at University of Texas - Dallas

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Education '15

4.6

A

I Drive Myself.

I don't have to worry about buses or trains. However, I do have to fill my gas tank every 6 days, or so. That gets pretty expensive.

May 24, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Texas - Dallas

mgaxll

Psychology '14

3.8

B+

The Food's Alright

The dining hall food is okay, but there are better places to grab a meal on campus because the dining hall can get old, even with all it's options. Plus, if you don't have a meal plan and decide that's where you want to eat you'll find it to be a bit over-priced for what it's actually worth. If you having dining dollars, or even if you don't have dining dollars for that matter, and you want to eat something on campus, I'd definitely suggest the Pub, a restaurant on campus near the dining hall. Their food is fresh and so is their prices. They also serve Starbucks and occasionally have live entertainment if you wander in there around 7 or 8

May 08, 2012

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Weather at University of Texas - Dallas

mgaxll

Psychology '14

2.3

C

It's Texas

Texas weather is pretty much unpredictable most of the time. However, when it isn't being unpredictable it's being extremely hot in the summer, highs typically around 100 degrees, or really cold in the winter, highs have been around 18 degrees here before, something that was once rare and now happens more often than not. The summer heat usually lasts until November in Dallas, but the winter typically doesn't last as long before it starts to warm up again. Spring is a wonderful time to be around

May 08, 2012

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