SMU, a good Private university?

Txqueso
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:53:19 +0000

Zeb - I agree with John. My son is very successful at SMU and he has had amazing opportunities as well.

From your posts it seems like your son is having trouble adjusting at SMU. I’m sorry to hear that and please consider getting some help.

My child is doing well because he APPLIES himself. He is staying up many nights and not getting much sleep so he can get good grades. The professors are EASILY accessible and he has seen them on a daily basis after class to get help. You couldn’t get that kind of attention at UT Austin. No way. The academics are outstanding but it is up to the student to take advantage of that. College isn’t easy. In fact is very HARD. Also, there are TA’s that have office hours to help students with their studies too. SMU goes above and beyond in my opinion.

Also, your comment about the football team is silly. All football teams want to be #1! Who doesn’t. As far as having the High School football game at SMU - I think that is awesome because High School Football in TEXAS is a big deal. My child has to move his car to the other side of campus every once in awhile and that doesn’t bother him.

If your son he isn’t doing well, I would advise both of you to talk to his academic adviser to seek help and direction.

By the way, did you notice that you brought forward a post from 12/2011 or a year old! :)