<p>@135pipe </p>
<p>In answer to some of your questions, if you’re serious:</p>
<p>Question 1 – I, too, think your assumption of racism is misguided and is, itself, your unfair judgment of a group of people based on nothing other than the geographic area where they go to learn. I saw no evidence of racism at any of the times I have been to A&M. If you have such a negative, preconceived, and unfair notion about the place that supposedly has welcomed you with a “free ride” as you say, perhaps it’s really not the best fit for you or A&M. </p>
<p>Question 2 – The off campus food choices are abundant – Freebird, Chipotle, Dixie Chicken, McDonald’s, etc. all across the street from campus; grocery stores near campus. Nicer restaurants a mile or so away.</p>
<p>The same is true of off-campus housing; it is abundant and inexpensive.</p>
<p>Question 3 – You can easily find this information online at the school’s website and other “ranking” type websites. The school is one of the largest in the nation. The student body numbers over 50,000 and the physical size of campus is large, but walkable – with the exception of west campus, which would be a long walk, but which is geared toward specific programs, like veterinary medicine, the med school (not premed), and some agricultural programming, I believe. Free buses for A&M students also make navigating campus and town a breeze. No car is necessary.</p>
<p>Question 4 – I don’t have the knowledge/information so as to offer an answer to this question.</p>
<p>Question 5 – You will see on other threads that some of the classes are quite difficult. I have read and heard from more than one student and parent that apparently Physics 208, for example, is the most failed course on campus. Many advise taking it as a pass/fail class at a community college, but I doubt that top performing students would have a problem if they are serious about their studies. </p>