SMU, a good Private university?

zebbadimday
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:25:08 +0000

Yes, I noticed. Our family read posts for several years back when looking at colleges.

As for professors being accessible, this is true depending on what professor the student happens to have. My child has some fabulous professors - absolutely passionate about teaching and interested in the success of each student Unfortunately this is not the case with every professor s/he has. Not all are “easily accessible.” I presume your son does not have experience with each and every professor on campus, so perhaps you should not make a broad statement concerning availability of professors. I also feel you should not make a statement regarding the professors at UT. We have a family friend who retired from teaching there - I can guarantee you, s/he was quite accessible and quite passionate during his/her tenure at that university.

It’s wonderful that your son is doing well and applying himself. However, you are naive to assume my issues with SMU stem from a failing student. S/he is a straight A student at SMU… “prestigious” scholardhip, University Honors, blah, blah, blah. Just this week s/he was asked by a professor to tutor a Junior premed student in a difficult science class. Thank you for your advice, but speaking with an academic adviser is not necessary. And before you respond with socialization suggestions, yes, s/he is plugged into clubs, etc.

SMU can host as many games as it chooses. Just don’t do on during finals. A university should be first an institution of higher learning.