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[hijack] Just an FYI, and not meaning to be nit-picky (I don't care, myself), but I've been told by several Texas State University students/alums (formerly known as Southwest Texas State University, for our non-Texan GC'ers), that they prefer not to be referred to as TSU, as there are 2 universities in Texas who already go by that acronym (Texas Southern U & Tarleton State)...they prefer to be referred to as Texas State, if it must be shortened....[/hijack]
Anyway, Ditto to what everyone has said...I was born in Austin & the hill country is beautiful-especially in Spring. Greek life at both UT and Texas State is very enriching (2 of my brothers are alums - 1 from each school). I think it's becoming more competitive @ Texas State, but nowhere near the level of UT. If you want the big-school atmosphere, and want to be able to see your football team on TV after you graduate, UT is the place to go...education is first rate as well, but classes are huge (I'm told). Some folks don't like Austin b/c it tends to be considered a haven of liberals (dontcha love that word?). I personally love it.
Texas State is smaller (not to be confused with small) & closer knit, I think. Don't know much about athletics. The campus is pretty hilly from what I remember. San Marcos has more of a smallish town atmosphere (although it's grown alot)...surrounding are is beautiful like the rest of the hill country.
Hope you enjoy your new home!
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