Welcome to Texas State

and the National Student Exchange program.

STUDENTS EXPLORE:   *Challenging coursework *Accessible faculty *Texas State's exciting location close to major cities: Austin (30 minute drive) and San Antonio (45 minutes) *The college town atmosphere *Varying cultural experiences *A large campus with large resources (Over 27,000 students enrolled) *The heritage--Texas State counts among its alumni a former president of the United States! (Lyndon B. Johnson)

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"The people I met here throughout my stay have been truly wonderful. Texans are warm, kind, and hospitable. Texas State's campus is so beautiful and every day that I walked to my classes I felt so happy for my choice to come here. My classes had been enjoyable and educational. I think the professors at Texas State try hard to accommodate students in every way possible. I think if students could watch a videotape of Texas State they would consider this school as much as anywhere else because of the climate, cost of living, and accessibility to other cities. I have told all of my friends to come visit and check it out. I definitely recommend Texas State to University of Wyoming students."
--Univ. of Wyoming student exchanged to Texas State

"The opportunities that Texas State and the Austin area have to offer are outstanding. I had a great time and wish I could stay!" --Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa student to Texas State

"I love how Texas State is on the highest hill in San Marcos. The town is beautiful and the people here are great."--Univ. of North Dakota student to Texas State

"I had the 'real' college experience--living in a college town and having school spirit. Living on campus really helped me to meet solid friends that I know I will keep in touch with for years to come. Texas definitely has its own state of mind. Being here is almost like being in a different country. Going to school here has taught me how to rely on myself. It's different when Mom and Dad are 1500 miles away as compared to 30 minutes."--California State Polytechnic, Pomona student to Texas State

"I have already promoted Texas State. I loved it there and I wish I could have stayed for my last year of college but the logisitics did not work out. But I will definitely be coming back when I can! I am pleased with where I lived, what i joined, who I met, the things I did....everything. I could not have asked for a better year!"--Univ. of West Florida student to Texas State

"I met dozens of great friends and got to experience living in Texas. The location of Texas State allowed me numerous opportunities to do all sorts of things: concerts, professional sporting events, great Big 12 games, etc. The best part was the weather."--Iowa State University student to Texas State�

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I am thinking about attending TEXAS STATE on exchange, now what.........?   If you are interested in attending Texas State on an NSE placement, contact your NSE home campus coordinator or admissions office to request information on the policies and procedures prior to an exchange. Browse through a Texas State undergraduate catalog for major & minor offerings, plus class descriptions. Research the university's many online contributions and learn more about Texas State!

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The University Texas State opened its doors as Southwest Texas State Normal School in 1898 and attained full university status in 1969. Today it is fully accredited and offers over 118 majors in eight academic colleges- Applied Arts, Business, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science, University College. The 429-acre campus includes academic buildings, administrative buildings, residence halls, the Aquarena Springs Center, athletic fields, stadium and coliseum, recreational sports center, nine hole golf course and a state-of-the-art student center. Learn more about Texas State here.

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Things to See and Do In San Marcos, Austin, & San Antonio San Marcos: Experience Aquarena Springs, Wonder World, and Five Mile Dam. Explore San Marcos Courthouse Square and shop at the premier San Marcos Outlet Malls. Fifteen minutes down the road, ride the waves at the country's number one water park, Schlitterbahn.   For more information visit the San Marcos Web Page.   Austin:Tour the State Capital Building. Visit the Governor's Mansion. Browse the Lyndon B. Johnson library and museum at the University of Texas-Austin. Go back in history to the George Washington Carver Museum. Experience the wonder of Umlauf Sculpture Gardens. Enrich yourself at Ballet Austin and Austin's Broadway series. Try some Texas two-stepping at Austin City Limits, and relax with the sights and sounds of historic Sixth Street. Visit the "Live Music Capital of the World" Austin's Web Page for more fun ideas. San Antonio: Remember the Alamo. Be amazed at 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' museum. Explore San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Saddle up with the Texas Cowboy museum. View the Museum of Art. Go wild at the San Antonio Zoo. Enjoy a fun-filled day at Sea World or Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Explore the Institute of Texas Cultures or experience shopping at Market Square. Enjoy the River Walk's restaurants, shops, and history. For more fun, check out San Antonio's Web Page.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Lisa Chrans
Texas State National Student Exchange Coordinator
(512) 245-2218