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09-27-2009, 06:59 PM
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I justt read i n the Arizona forum something about ASU. Apparently they require the students to live on campus the first year. You think that would be an option on Houston? If people would just do it? That would have been a way to fill the dorms and get up in the rankings. Personally, I would not support it though...
There's no University here that requires this, is there?
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Studies have shown that students who live on college return during the 2nd semester and sophomore year at higher rates. Freshman students have the opportunity to establish a sense of community with their peers and are able to participate in extracurricular activities and clubs. College is not just about the classes that you attend, but the experiences that are provided. |
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09-27-2009, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MommiePreMed
Studies have shown that students who live on college return during the 2nd semester and sophomore year at higher rates. Freshman students have the opportunity to establish a sense of community with their peers and are able to participate in extracurricular activities and clubs. College is not just about the classes that you attend, but the experiences that are provided.
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oops, didn't see all those spelling errors 
Well, that would certainly benefit U of H...yeah. Just stupid when they try to make you live there. Some might not be able to afford it. Not sure if that's reason enough to get a waiver. |
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09-27-2009, 07:39 PM
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"tsingtao" is chinese for "budweiser"
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Well at least the Cougars are in the Top 25 of the football polls now.
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09-27-2009, 08:56 PM
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Penn State has always required all Freshman to live in the dorms. (at least at main campus) They do a great job of providing lots of orientation and bonding activities right at the beginning to help kids make friends. It makes a huge difference.
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09-28-2009, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by XodoX
I justt read i n the Arizona forum something about ASU. Apparently they require the students to live on campus the first year. You think that would be an option on Houston? If people would just do it? That would have been a way to fill the dorms and get up in the rankings. Personally, I would not support it though...
There's no University here that requires this, is there?
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Texas Tech does, Prairie View does, some others, too.
I'd support it. Would definitely be a really smart thing for UH to do. |
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09-28-2009, 02:08 PM
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Houston and UHD are considered commuter schools as most of the students live off campus. Not uncommon in large cities. Most do this because it makes college more affordable.
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09-28-2009, 07:08 PM
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Moderator cut: personal attack
Seriously, it's know as a commuter school, thus it will never be a UT.
Last edited by Chickrae; 09-28-2009 at 07:48 PM..
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09-28-2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Visitor2007
. Moderator cut: personal attack
Seriously, it's know as a commuter school, thus it will never be a UT.
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Originally Posted by Oildog
Houston and UHD are considered commuter schools as most of the students live off campus. Not uncommon in large cities. Most do this because it makes college more affordable.
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Yeah, it's jsut cheaper to live at home or in a cheap(er) apartment. They don't really have the ability to lure the students into the dorm. I thought U of H had a lot of students living on campus. Read about it a while ago, but I don't remember the %. Wasn't it like 20% or something like this?
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09-28-2009, 07:29 PM
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UT isn't as good as it was before the 10% Rule.
Totally agree with Freshmen being required to live on campus and without a car.
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09-28-2009, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EasilyAmused
UT isn't as good as it was before the 10% Rule.
Totally agree with Freshmen being required to live on campus and without a car.
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Why without a car?
Btw, I read that it will be changed to a 8% rule next year.
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Here's the link:
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/news/..._Top_8_Percent
UH should tighten admissions as well.
Last edited by XodoX; 09-28-2009 at 07:50 PM..
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