Texas

Choosing a Texas college or university means that you've chosen to live and learn in a state of unparalleled beauty and culture. If you love nature, you'll find that outdoors recreational activities abound. From camping and golfing, to boating, hunting, and fishing, there's sure to be something to keep every outdoorsman (or woman) occupied. You'll also be able to go rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling, all by choosing Texas as your state to study in.

Overall, Texas has 25 major metropolitan areas; the top five being: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, San Antonia, Austin-Round Rock, and El Paso. Houston is actually the fourth-largest city in the entire nation and the largest city in the state itself. Houston is a big cultural center as well, with a permanent professional company for each major performing arts. These include: the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Ballet, The Alley Theatre, and the Houston Grand Opera.