Houston, Austin
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puritanpilgrim
Puritan Board Junior
I live in houston, but I think austin would be a better choice. Houston is a nice place to raise a family, but I think it would be more fun to go to college in Austin.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
University of Texas is a better school. I have lived around Houston almost all of my life and frankly find the place boring. They have a few museums and a good symphony, but not alot else. I think Houston is geared towards business and Austin is more recreational.
What degree field would you be looking into?
What degree field would you be looking into?
buggy
Puritan Board Freshman
Computing. I prefer Houston actually. My cousin's only 20 minutes away from there (she's a postgrad, studies a few courses there)
I'm trying to get into Rice, but it's not easy as there's only 1 spot. Uni. of TX should be my 2nd option.
I'm not sure if I can get any spot because competition for exchange spots may be challenging.
I'm trying to get into Rice, but it's not easy as there's only 1 spot. Uni. of TX should be my 2nd option.
I'm not sure if I can get any spot because competition for exchange spots may be challenging.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
I am a big fan of Rice. They have great programs. Having family in Houston makes a difference. I would stick with family vs. moving to Austin and not know anyone.
Since I am in west Houston, I obviously like Houston. But Austin is a good place as well. There are a number of good cities in Texas.
Theoretical
Puritan Board Professor
If you're going into computing, have you considered the University of Texas at Dallas? It's a more specialized university than UT Austin in terms of its strengths and weaknesses, but it's quite well regarded in computer science and Computer/Electrical engineering and has comparable high academic entry criteria to UT Austin.
If it's just between Houston and Austin, Austin would get the nod as the better place to live, though it's definitely more of a college town in terms of a lot of partiers. But there's plenty of nice towns around it if the city's a bit too chaotic.
If it's just between Houston and Austin, Austin would get the nod as the better place to live, though it's definitely more of a college town in terms of a lot of partiers. But there's plenty of nice towns around it if the city's a bit too chaotic.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Hey, I live outside of Houston and I recommended Austin until I realized he had family in Houston.
Andres
Puritan Board Doctor
I stand corrected. My apologies my good man.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
No apologies needed.
Edward
Puritanboard Commissioner
I'd second the suggestion that you look at UTD for computers. While UT Austin is one of the top universities in the country, and Rice is an outstanding institution, in your field, UTD should be on the list.
There is a strong Asian community just east of of UTD in the Richardson/Plano corridor (the campus in in Richardson, not Dallas), with most of the young single professionals congregating in the uptown area of Dallas.
Of the 3, Dallas has the best public transportation network (although far below international standards), Austin is fair, and Houston lags far behind. In the Church arena, Houston and Dallas will have many reformed choices; Austin lags in that area, although there are now some acceptable options.
Austin clearly leads in music and nightlife. Houston is an hour or so from the beach at Galveston. All are hot in the summer. Dallas gets a little ice and snow, but not enough to worry about. Houston gets a tropical storm every few years.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Don't choose Houston because it is close to Galveston. The island is nice, but the beaches are horrible (unless you like swimming in brown water).
puritanpilgrim
Puritan Board Junior
I can't imagine picking Houston on account of Galvaston. If you want water then go to Austin. But, I think Houston is a better choice because of Rice and family. Rice might be one of the be schools in the south.
Andres
Puritan Board Doctor
this is a very fair and accurate assessment in my opinion.
Edward
Puritanboard Commissioner
I'd give you a 'thanks' or a 'useful', but either I've used my ration for the day, or the button has gone away.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
If you want beach, then Padre Island is where you go. What water is in Austin?
Andres
Puritan Board Doctor
lol. a nice swimming pool!
LawrenceU
Puritan Board Doctor
Austin is weird. They say to keep Austin weird. Austin is the most un-Texas town/city I've ever been in that was within the confines of the state. It feels like some genetic experiment between San Francisco, Dallas, and Boerne to me. Having said all of that, it is still a nice place.
Edward
Puritanboard Commissioner
You've never heard of 'Hippie Hollow'? (No link provided. Search at your own risk).
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
No, I have never heard of it and am a little scared to after your disclaimer.
puritanpilgrim
Puritan Board Junior
There is alot to do in the water in Austin. They have two really nice lakes.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
So does Houston.
Edward
Puritanboard Commissioner
But you don't have that nasty hungry alligator problem in the hill country lakes.
Notthemama1984
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Not in Lake Houston, but in all the bayous and rivers you do. I live outside of Anahuac, TX which is the alligator capital of Texas.
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