Trinity U in San Antonio vs UT Austin (Plan 2) for Classics Major

tsbna44
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:53:50 +0000

1. Why do you assume Plan !! is more academically challenging - and is she even interested in those classes?

2. My bigger concern with Trinity - with 3-10 majors would be the amount of classes offered (catalogue) but the frequency of them. Is there any variety - that’s what I’d want to look at. If a class is in the catalogue but offered every 4th year, it’s not of much value.

3. There is a possibility but no guarantee on the grad school classes.

Maybe neither is right - if one of the other three come through and offer a Masters, then perhaps she can go to that school and take classes…I see Trinity doesn’t offer a Masters. I don’t see, based on what you described, that UTA would be the right fit. But maybe like others, she can adjust. A school like UTA will have all kinds of kids.

Personally, I wouldn’t let the ability to take grad school classes as an undergrad color my decision. Few end up doing that.

Maybe she can visit UT again - I’m sure it’s got other advantages over the rest - namely cost for a major that is likely to lead to a low paying future - although that may be of zero concern to you. From a visit to UT, walking around, the dining hall, etc. - she’ll either be like - I can handle…or heck no.