Why is Martel not a college?

silentsailor
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:06:23 +0000

The vast majority of students are happy with wherever they’re placed! I would also like to reiterate that SchoolAdvice’s reply is completely false - in addition to Duncaroo’s story, here’s a more detailed history: [History | Martel College](History – Martel College)

In Martel’s defense, we’ve been one of the most active colleges the past few years in terms of social scene, campus-wide reputation, academic awards, etc. We just had our 10th anniversary party last Friday and it was INSANE hearing from some of the older alums who where here when Martel was just starting out! Things we have include (but are not limited to):

Oktoberfest

Greek Week (fake frat/srat themed week every February coming to a close with a birthday celebration for Speros Martel; basically a week of extra college nights)

Our current masters have established a tea&scones event where they regularly invite accomplished/influential people from the Houston community focused on social good to come chat with students. They also have a Ferrari and a Maserati, which are irrelevant here but still really awesome.

Don’t Mess With Texas: first party of the year, huge event for out-of-state freshmen in particular and an excuse to buy your first pair of cowboy boots

Superb student government changeover traditions (both within our larger government and executive council) that I’m keeping a secret

THE ABSOLUTE BEST Beer Bike morning party. If you take issue with that, ask the 30+ people from your college who showed up. We do Willy Week really well; as far as I know, we’re the only college that hosts a large themed event every night.

Nicest rooms on campus, hands down. Nicer than in the newer buildings because we didn’t try to get LEED certified (no concrete cinderblock walls). I’ve had my own personal room (with a common room and a private bathroom) since I was a sophomore.

Our RAs have the best dog on campus.

MBYM etc etc.