<p>colmomto2, what kind of engineering is your daughter interested in? I majored in Architectural Engineering (structural) at UT. My son is going to study Biomedical Engineering there next year. The university has wonderful research facilities and lots of world-class faculty. My co-workers in New England couldn’t believe some of the professors I got to study under! I found them to be very accessible and interested in students, too. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.</p>
<p>Barton Springs is a do-not-miss! I practically lived there when I was in junior high.</p>
<p>Make sure to go to the Oasis for dinner one night, and watch the sunset. They ring a big bell as the sun dips below the horizon. The restaurant is way up on high cliffs over Lake Travis. A series of outside decks provides great views for everyone!</p>
<p>The Hula Hut on Lake Austin is a fun place, too - lots of students. I felt very old the last time I ate there!</p>
<p>Of course, don’t miss the Student Union and the Co-Op on Guadalupe.</p>