People in TX DGAF about NY or NYC. I learned geography in a TX highschool, but we did not learn the individual boroughs of NYC. Did you learn the individual counties in TX? We don't have a "national" curriculum in the United States. Geography and history are very regional in the focus in this country. |
Not knowing Manhattan does seem a little strange. I would think that was just part of American culture by this point. |
I think we can all agree that if you want to go somewhere to get a job afterwards then UT may be a good fit. If you want to go somewhere where you will improve your writing and thinking abilities and fauna greater understanding of the world around you, UT may not be a great fit. |
Why? Because it was mentioned on Sex and the City when Miranda moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn (the horrors). The kids in university these days were too young for that. That said, I am going to quiz my 3 kids today to see if they know where Manhattan is. |
Oh give it up. You don’t like UT Austin, fine. Don’t send your kid there. But no need to keep putting it down. UT has a writing center to “improve” your writing if so desired. The University Writing Center provides free writing support for UT students in all departments. The services include individual consultations, writing groups, events, presentations, and online resources. Universities generally all have the same resources. It’s up to the individual to use them. UT Austin is a very diverse campus. 36% white, 24% Hispanic, 20% Asian. Compare that to Purdue - 57% white, 10% Asian, 6% Hispanic. Or VT 58% white, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic. From diversity comes greater understanding of the world and cultures around you. UT also offers many study abroad programs, especially the May term. Please share specifics on how other universities do such a better job improving writing and thinking abilities and fauna greater understanding of the world around the student. So far you’ve only thrown out generalizations based on what was said during an information session or tour or whatever it was. |
Texas?
Nah. |
Anyone who doesn't know where Manhattan is probably road the short bus. |
Not just UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice, Baylor, SMU, all should be on radar of out of state students. |
Yes, they probably road the short bus all the way down the rode. |
Right, those Texas hicks don’t have that passion for culture & intellectual investigation that the students at, say, Columbia & UCLA have. |
Huge school and it might be overwhelming if your child came from a small private or public classroom. That said, if you can get into Plan II, jump at it. Many students will thrive in any department at UT, but others will just enjoy the party - more than at some of the colder weather locations mentioned. Austin is hard to leave once you've spent time there and while many Texans return to their home towns, transplants seem to love Austin enough to stick around. (I did not attend, but am in Austin on business often (and have been for 25 years) and have many friends who attended and have who also did. ) It's also great for grad school. |
oops, that should have been "and have kids who also did" - but I think you probably guessed that. |
DP. It's not so much about tier of schools as oos admission rates. UT is a very hard admit oos. |
Seriously? You need to get out of the 1990s and come join us in 2024. On the way, pick up a grammar book that teaches homophones. |
It is strange. I grew up in the Midwest over 50 years ago. I had a good foundation in grade school in Geography and History. I certainly knew where Manhattan was because of learning about Peter Minuet. I’m certain older Americans like myself remember the story about him. It appears that kids rowdy aren’t being taught basic knowledge about America anymore. No wonder why there is so much unrest on colleges. Many of these students are clueless about their own country, let alone the rest of the world. They become easily manipulated by outside agitators because they are so ignorant on issues they claim to understand. |