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The way the committee handled this actually restores some of my faith in academia. They saw a student who made a terrible choice under pressure, not a criminal. And they gave you a path forward instead of just punishment. That's what education is supposed to be. You're going to look back on...

I've done both. Economy is fine if you don't mind adding 20-30 minutes to your arrival time and you're okay with waiting for shuttles. The shuttles are generally reliable except when it rains then everyone crowds them. Garage pass is stress-free. You pull in, you park, you walk. If you can...

I grew up in Houston and went to a rural school for my first two years. The culture shock was real. People actually wave at you when you walk past. Professors notice if you miss class. And yeah, there's not a ton to do, but I weirdly loved it? I read more books, actually did my homework, and...

When I decided to transfer to Stephen F. Austin State University, I was nervous. I'd be leaving my community college friends and starting over as a junior. But after reading student reviews, I'm actually getting excited. The sense of community is real. Multiple reviews mention that SFA has a...

I'm considering living off-campus at SFA to save money, but I'm worried about parking and commuting. A student review said: “Parking can be a nightmare if you don't get a pass early” . Another said: “The commuter lot is fine, but the shuttle schedule is inconsistent” . I've heard that...

I'm transferring to SFA and worried about finding my community. A student review said: “The Transfer Center is helpful, but you have to seek it out. They don't come to you” . Another said: “Joining a club that matches your major is the fastest way to make friends” . I'm a business major, so I'm...

I'm transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University and trying to decide between on-campus housing and an off-campus apartment. A student review said: “Living in the dorms as a transfer was weird because everyone was 18. I felt old.” Another said: “The transfer community is small, but the...