r/UTAustin 19h ago

News UT proposes cutting more than 100 'narrow' courses from core, starting this spring

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The list of courses on the chopping block includes Modern Art of Mexico; Slavery and its Legacies; Race, Law and U.S. Society; History of Money and Corruption; Rhetoric of Cuteness; Banned Books and Novel Ideas; Global Environmental History; American Jewish History and the History of College Football.

The course cuts would be the first step in a two-year plan to completely overhaul UT’s general education curriculum that all students must take to graduate.


r/UTAustin 18h ago

Other I HAVE UNCOVERD THE CABO BOB’S OPERASHUN

170 Upvotes

I aint askin questions no more.

I AM MAKIN ACCUSASHUNS.

Cabo Bob’s is a CALIFORNYAN PSYOP desined to weaken the Texan spirit one suspishusly good burrito at a time.

THINK ABOUT IT HOSS.

You walk in.

They smile atcha.

They press the tortillya FRESH.

RIGHT THERE IN FRONTA YOU.

WHY???

CUZ THEY WANT YER ASS DISTRACTED.

While yer standin there watchin that tortillya puff up like some kinda carb hydratted mind control frisbee, theyre slowly replacin yer God given Texan instincts with thoughts like:

“dang grilled fish sounds purty good”

“maybe I oughta ride a bicycle”

“public transpertashun kinda makes since”

NOOOOOOO.

WAKE UP HOSS.

A proper TEXAS burrito aint supposed to be “balanced.”

Its supposed to have enough beef cheese n beans in it to make yer heart doctor sit straight up in bed at 3AM fer no damn reason.

AND THESE CABO BOBS SUMBITCHES GOT PICKLED ONYUNS???

PICKLED???

Brother onions is sposed to make you cry cuz you cut em wrong.

They aint sposed to have a “flavor profile.”

I SEEN A MAN PUT CABBAGE ON HIS BURRITO.

CABBAGE.

ON A DAMN BURRITO.

That sumbitch probly drinks kombuchy and owns shoes without mud on em.

This is how Austin falls folks.

Not with a bang.

But with some feller behind a counter askin:

“would you like cilantro lime vinagrette?”

I WOULD LIKE THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BACK, HOSS.

And yet.

God forgive me.

That burrito was DAMN GOOD.

10/10.

Goin back tomorrah.

Gotta gather more evidents.


r/UTAustin 14h ago

Meme Leander commuter life be like

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r/UTAustin 18h ago

Question Is it inappropriate to ask a professor to talk to a student about excessive questions?

95 Upvotes

There is a student who asks so many questions in class that I feel it is, at this point, it is actively disruptive to the class (also he yawns really loudly and said yawns also sound like moans?).

Is it inappropriate to ask a professor to talk to the student about reserving his questions for office hours or some other solution?


r/UTAustin 10h ago

Events Free live concert at the cactus cafe

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Free concert at the cactus cafe!!! Free shows only pop up once in a blue moon. space is kinda empty, the singer is great tho


r/UTAustin 14h ago

Question why do people think classes being removed is a good thing? Given the obvious political meaning

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i read the AustinStatesman's post on the classes being removed from core curriculum and there were a surprising amount of comments that seemed to not get the deeper meaning / celebrated the fact

are most of these troll accounts?


r/UTAustin 18h ago

Discussion PCL is sweltering on every floor other than ground floor

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it is so hot in this library which seems so weird because i don't remember it being like this, and i feel like they usually keep libraries kinda cold. do y'all think this will get better as it gets less hot outside? or are the upper floors just unusable unless you'd like to feel like a lizard under a heat lamp and enjoy the feeling of your sweaty hands sticking to your laptop keyboard.


r/UTAustin 13h ago

Question How can I report my advisors?

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Okay, the title is misleading, but I need pointers for escalating an issue regarding unhelpful advisors at Moody. To TL;DR an simple issue, I was told to wait for a pre-requisite waiver that my professor signed to register for a class that I've been otherwise attending regularly. The day the form was signed, my advisor told me I could add the course on my end. I couldn't. They told me to wait for the form to process and try again later. I tried again later, I couldn't. I reached out for help, didn't get an answer until AFTER the add/drop deadline. Was told that I could no longer add the course because the add/drop period ended. I've been added to classes after the add/drop period before. They swear it's out of their power so I ask for points of contact to escalate the situation further. They ignore the request and just tell me add/drop period is over and they can't do anything.

It's literally institutional incompetence, I feel like I'm being gaslit. I'm not really so emotional over it anymore, but I'm definitely ready to escalate the situation and report this incompetence. I don't appreciate advisor's getting in the WAY of my education. If anyone has any pointers please let me know, or if anyone wants to file a class action lawsuit for the incompetence of UT's student-supporting administration I'm deadass down 😂 anyways please lmk the tea.


r/UTAustin 15h ago

Discussion Scam job offer from UT career?

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This looked promising at first but after doing the “interview” through flock messenger app it seems kinda scammy. They said they needed my bank info so I could order $5,000 - $10,000 worth of at home office supplies paid by the company. The person messaging also made many weird typos and was very pushy when I stopped responding for 5 minutes. Just wanted to let others know/ wondering if anyone else got this.


r/UTAustin 7h ago

Question I get it ARG people, but why him?

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r/UTAustin 3h ago

Question Hit and run! Advice?

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A car hit and run me tonight at the block on rio, right before Cabo Bob’s. (exact location is in the pic with the pin on the map) The car hit my side mirror and drove off before I could get any information. I managed to get a live photo of the car leaving, but the quality is pretty terrible. It looked like some type of sedan/sports car. Does anyone recognize the car, happen to have seen what happened, or know of any cameras around that area that might’ve caught a clearer view or plate or anything? Also, if anyone has dealt with something similar around west campus and has advice on what I should do next, I’d really appreciate it.


r/UTAustin 16h ago

Question Rowing as a Double Major Pre-Med

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hi guys! I'm a freshman at UT and a double major premed. I rowed all through highschool and absolutely loved it, so naturally, I wanted to join Texas Crew.

I need to wake up for practices at 4:30 am, 6 days a week. For that, bedtime would have to be 9:00 so I get a decent amount of sleep. However, I only get back from classes at 6:00 daily. That gives me just 3 hours to eat, study, and get ready for bed.

Even though the answer is probably obvious... is this self sabotage? I love the sport so much, but I know gpa is one of the most important aspects to med school, and I don't want it to suffer.


r/UTAustin 9h ago

Question Deadline for health modules?

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Is it due at 11:59pm tomorrow sep 4th or in the morning


r/UTAustin 10h ago

Question Curiosity over Lot 37 parking

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So I purchased the C parking permit and whenever I try to get a parking spot in lot 37, its always full. I knew it was going to be difficult because UT commuter parking is notoriously bad but im getting to campus at 8am. How early are people showing up for that lot? I keep ending up at one of the lots across the highway, but never lot 102😒. First time commuter too so 🙃. Im going to dig around this sub reddit for more answers because what in the world man.


r/UTAustin 20h ago

Question What exactly is the capstone for Biochem majors?

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basically the title, every time i’ve brought it up to my advisor she’s extremely vague about it so i thought i would get a better explanation from other biochem majors or alumni! please help!!


r/UTAustin 5h ago

Question Scholarship not yet applied?

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I have a 1300$ scholarship that hasn't been applied. I have a 3800 housing bill in the "what I owe" and a -1300 balance on my tuition balance. Will it disperse or do i need to talk to someone about this?


r/UTAustin 6h ago

Question Does UT Austin admit by major?

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Wondering if UT admits by major or if the rate is the same for everyone (either is or OOS) And what are the strongest majors/programs at UT? Let me know! Tysm


r/UTAustin 7h ago

Question What’s happening outside on San Antonio Street near Moontower&Icon

1 Upvotes

I was pulling into San Antonio street and saw like 2 ems trucks with the lights on, anyone know what happened?


r/UTAustin 7h ago

Question Butler Labor Day hours

1 Upvotes

Anyone know if butler building/practice rooms will be open during Labor Day?


r/UTAustin 10h ago

Question Ochem lab lecture with Fjetland

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Is it absolutely necessary to attend every lecture for ochem lab? What information would i miss that won’t already be on canvas?


r/UTAustin 10h ago

Question What kind of grass does the Clark Field have?

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Going back to my parents during the 3 day weekend. I have multiple soccer cleats at my parents house and I only want to bring back the pair that I will use for the Clark field.


r/UTAustin 14h ago

Question Union on 24th Smart Housing

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I currently live in a 4x4 but might do smart housing next year. If anyone has smart housing, how much is it?


r/UTAustin 14h ago

Question SDS 322E with Layla Guyot

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Hi so im taking sds 322e with Dr. Guyot and ik we have 3 quizzes so i was wondering if anyone in the past that took her knows what to expect on the quizzes and what i need to study. Also if shes a harsh grader and i should drop the class if it’s hard to get an A.


r/UTAustin 19h ago

Question Applying for BDP - Social Inequality, Health, & Policy

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I'm a biochemistry major looking to apply to a BDP(specifically the social inequality, health, and policy BDP) and I was wondering if anyone who has completed that BDP or is currently doing it has any tips or advice. I am also a little worried becasue I have the BDP worked into my degree plan, but I am struggling a little on how to approach the connecting experiences. I have already checked out the suggested connecting experiences, but I want to see if there are other options people have looked into. Any advice, tips, or knowledge?


r/UTAustin 20h ago

Other is mcdonald’s open on guad?

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is the mcdonald’s on guad open ? yes or no ??
i don’t want any big back comments i need answers