The University of Texas at Austin

UT at Austin - A place where mobbing occurs.
My experience at University of Texas at Austin was very unpleasant and non-educational. Most of my classes were self taught which was only a minor problem. The main problem was the constant ruden...

Finding a Job on Campus
The University of Texas has several thousands of students each semester, and many of them are looking for a job. The expense of going to college can be overwhelming. However, plenty of people make ...

Talk to Counselors
Counselors are a fantastic resource on the campus that doesn't get used enough. I made the mistake of waiting several semester until I went to see the counselors. Because I didn't know what I was d...

Top 10 West Campus Restaurants
In no specific order: Ken's Donuts. It's a 24-hour donut place (24-hour donut place!) with some small Indian fare too (samosas, chutney). Service is fast and the prices are decent, but a warning: ...

Beautiful, massive campus
As a university serving about fifty thousand students, UT Austin is bound to be huge. It can be daunting for a first year student to try to navigate the campus, even though there are maps every few...

Austin's weather
Weather in central Texas is mostly dry, and Austin is no different. It stays dry for most of the year, and there is usually not much rain. When there is, it isn't very heavy. During the summer, as ...

Great party city
Austin is a great city for partying, no matter what scene you're into. There are lots of parties at co-ops and frat houses (and a few bars) in West Campus, more Greek life all around and on campus,...

Parking is difficult
There are garages around the outskirts of campus, but they are very expensive to get passes into. There are strict rules about who can park where around campus, and the ticket police are very quick...

Top 10 Mexican Resturaunts
10. Trudy's - There are a few of these located in Austin. They are reasonably priced, and typically pretty hoping. 9. Guero's - Located on South Congress, this place is known for its tacos. The li...

Top Ten Cheapish Bars
10. The Parlor - This place has awesome pizza for a pretty cheap price, and their are daily drinks specials. 9. The Library - One of the cheapest places next to treasure island. This bar can get cr...