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Likes
- Nature (Trees, Greenery in College): I found one of the best parts of my college was the nice natural surroundings. The trees, gardens, and greenery it offered created a peaceful and refreshing experience and made the campus much more engaging - it gave everyone a nice place to study and relax.
- Friendly Professors: Unlike some of the professors I had throughout university, my professors were not only talented academically, but they were also kind, approachable, and empathetic. Their assistance provided value beyond that of simply an academic mentor; it included help with mapping out career goals, willingness to provide recommendations, encouragement, etc., while creating an environment where students felt welcome and connected with the institution.
- Architecture of College: In addition to the value of the professors, the Physical space, study space and common area representations of the institution influenced our common pride of attending. The variety of spaces represented a thoughtful use of space, a variety of spaces to study in, and also significantly ranged from modern classrooms to a historic building with a fantastic library.
Dislikes
- Limited Parking: One problem I encountered in college was a lack of parking. When times of the day where it was busy on campus, locating a close parking spot was often notably stressful, and at times left students and staff waiting to park for a significant amount of time if they commuted daily to the campus.
- Quality of Cafeteria Food: The campus had alternative eating options in many different buildings, although the quality and choice from the campus cafeteria could have been much better. Many times, all options for meals lacked nutritional value and things to satisfy a person's hunger, especially for the person that would spend a long amount of time on campus.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Although there is campus Wi-Fi, it was not frequently reliable in certain outside spaces on campus, older buildings, and the farthest parts of the campus. On occasion, this inconsistent Wi-Fi, would sometimes attune study time, project work, and online research, and this often it became annoying.
Campus Life
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Number of Campuses and Their Locations:
- There are no other primary campuses of SMU in addition to the University's main campus, which is located in University Park (a residential neighborhood in Dallas, Texas). The University Park campus is located in a highly connected and easily accessible part of the city. The University has multiple facilities and branches for some academic departments, but there are no other main campuses besides this. SMU does have various satellite locations for some programs and partnerships.
- Facilities on Campus:
- SMU has an abundance of high-quality facilities supporting student success, including physical, academic, and health and wellness facilities.
- Libraries: Fondren Library serves as the hub of academic support at SMU in the form of books, journals, and other academic resources, including digital ones, and study spaces (individually and in groups). There are even specialised libraries on campus for business and law students.
- Sports Facilities: The Dedman Centre for Lifetime Sports has a gym, indoor courts, fitness & climbing centres, a swimming pool, and outdoor sports fields. The Dedman Centre has several additional capabilities, including group exercise classes and personal trainers.
- Medical Services: The SMU Health Centre provides medical care, wellness, mental health and support services (along with many resources) for student health and wellness. It is important to note that the Health Centre is available to all students. this includes routine health care (such as check-ups) and counselling if warranted.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- Accommodation:
- I chose to live off campus during my time at SMU. While there are options for on-campus housing, I preferred to be flexible and save some money by living off campus. Off-campus housing provides more control over the environment in which you wish to live (e.g., near a grocery store or café), and there are just more options available as a whole.
- Finding Accommodation:
- I looked for accommodation off campus using multiple sources:
- 1. Online: Typically, there are a lot of options available online to find accommodation rentals, such as Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist, to name a few. They were all very useful in investigating what rentals were available.
- 2. Student Groups: I joined numerous groups on Facebook and Discord and joined groups on Telegram that had current students or alumni posting available accommodation options or recommendations. These groups were incredibly useful in being able to read first-hand reviews and find roommates.
- 3. Real Estate Agents: In certain situations, I utilised a local real estate agent that specialised in student housing to help narrow down some options that met my budget and wants.
- Monthly Rent and Amenities:
- My monthly rent for off-campus housing ranged from $900 to $1,200 depending on the apartment and location. I had a private bedroom in a shared apartment. Some amenities and costs that were included in the monthly rent were:
- Utilities (i.e., electricity, water, trash) were usually included but internet and cable were separate utilities.
- Basic apartment amenities included air conditioning, heating, a full kitchen, and laundry facilities at the apartment complex.
- Workout facilities and parking were also included in the apartment complex, which were also very helpful.
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Accommodation
Off Campus
10
I decided to live off-campus because I want to continue having my life and not being all day around my school. It also helps me to save more because they charge an overpriced amount of money. In addition, I might live with my partner soon.
Because this school is well-known for shaping students to success. Also, it's the number 59 in the national ranking, my school is located in the heart of Dallas. In fact, I will not have to make any other expenses moving to another city and it helps me to save time commuting in my everyday life. One more thing, I have met a few people who seem successful in their field.
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