Recent content by John

Craig, the commuter assistant program is legit. They gave me a parking map, a list of resources, and a tour of the commuter lounge. They also told me about the lockers. I rent a locker for the semester. It's cheap. Now I don't have to carry my books everywhere. It's a small thing but it makes a...

Facebook Marketplace for apartments is a cesspool of scams. I almost fell for one in Dallas. Same story. Beautiful photos. Low price. "Send deposit, I'll mail keys." I reverse image searched the photos. They were stolen from a Zillow listing in Arizona. Always reverse image search. Always Google...

When I told my friends I was considering West Texas A&M, they asked: “Why would you go there? It's in the middle of nowhere.” They couldn't understand why I'd choose a small town over a city. I've been trying to explain. I want to be known. At a big city university, I'd be a number. At a rural...

I've been reading student reviews of West Texas A&M, trying to decide if I can handle rural college life. Here's what I'm finding. The campus is beautiful. Multiple reviews mention that the campus is “well-maintained” and “quiet.” One student wrote: “The Palo Duro Canyon is right there. If you...

I'm interested in the pre-vet track at West Texas A&M. A student review said: “The animal science professors are amazing. They have real-world experience.” Another said: “The facilities are good, but there's competition for internships.” I want to work with large animals, and the location seems...

I'm considering West Texas A&M in Canyon. A student review said: “It's a small town. Amarillo is 20 minutes away. There's not much to do in Canyon itself, but the campus is nice.” Another said: “If you want city life, this isn't it. If you want a quiet place to focus, it's perfect.” I'm okay...