With a
record-setting 35,568 students for the 2013 fall semester, Texas State University is among the most diverse universities
in Texas.
The school has
consistently grown and for 16 consecutive years has set new records for
enrollment, according to a press release issued in September.
Students at Texas State
shared their opinion on the persistent growth of the school. The students found
both positive and negative effects of the development of Texas State.
“I have made a lot more
friends,” sophomore Shannon Quay said. “The downfall of that would
be the competition for classes and the crowding in little ole’ San
Marcos.”
The city of San Marcos is
relatively small which can cause traffic on and off campus. The school bus
transportation has also been a problem.
“I live in the Heights 2
and the buses are always crowded because we are one of the last stops on my bus
route,” said Tyler Stevenson, 21.
Students also voiced
their opinion on the issue of parking on campus, which can be a major problem
for students.
“You can’t find parking
anywhere and buying a parking permit is just pointless now,” Texas State student Chelsey Kidder said.
James Ottoman, a third
semester graduate student, said he read the school had oversold commuter-parking
permits by 9,000 permits.
Although parking at Texas
State can be a hassle for students, some find that the growth can help improve
the school’s academic reputation. Ottoman thinks Texas State should be a
competitive regional school.
“With more growth comes
more funding and more events, more to do,” he said.
With the number of
incoming students, San Marcos has been busy building new apartment complexes
for student living.
Texas State student, Rhodes
Coons believes the number of incoming students is
positive and that the growing number of apartment complexes being built is favorable.
“I think it’s good
honestly...like they’re building a hell lot more apartments. I mean the last
few years they’ve built like 10 new apartment complexes,” Coons said.
Students and parents are
recognizing the academic reputation of the school’s programs. President Denise
M. Trauth finds it gratifying that so many incoming students are choosing Texas
State.
“The new high in student
enrollment demonstrates that Texas State continues to be a leading university
in the state, and that students and their families recognize our institution
offers both an outstanding educational experience as well as an exceptional
value,” said Trauth.
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