I was just admitted to Texas State University for Computer Science. Could any current students share their experiences with the program? I’m particularly interested in the curriculum, internship opportunities, and the overall culture.
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hey @the_chu-chu_train Hey, congrats on your admission to Texas State for CS. but I’m not a student at Texas State, but I’ve looked into
Student Vibes & Culture
Texas State is known for its vibrant campus life, and it’s often labeled as a party school (just a vibe, not the whole story). TikTok and students talk up floating on the San Marcos River and local hangouts—it’s part of the “Bobcat lifestyle.”
(MySA)
On the brighter side, the university is in the middle of a serious campus refresh plan—new academic and STEM buildings, housing, and research facilities. So things are leveling up.
(San Antonio Express-News)
Curriculum & Learning—Real Talk from Students
On Reddit, opinions are mixed but grounded:
“If you go for ‘easy A’ classes and don’t prep for interviews, you’ll lack when seeking jobs. But if you work hard and take good professors—it’s honestly pretty great.”
(Reddit)
Another takeaway:
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CS feels “mid”—not as strong as UT, but if you’re proactive, you can land quality internships and jobs.
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Lots of class projects, especially if you pick profs who emphasize hands-on work.
(Reddit)
On practical experiences, this stood out:
“Learned a lot, did a few internships, graduated with a great job lined up… school name helps you get your first job, then experience takes over.”
(Reddit)
Internships, Co-Ops & Job Support
The CS department offers:
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A Co-op program—paid, semester-long work terms (about $26/hr) that count as academic credit. Great ROI!
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Internship courses (CS 4100, 5100, 7100) where you can earn credit for real-world internships. Career Services helps you prep and source opportunities via Handshake.
(Department of Computer Science, careerservices.txst.edu)
A few students mentioned that big companies regularly show up at career fairs—Dell, Paycom, Oracle, Charles Schwab, USAA—and that experience matters huge.
(Reddit)
Clubs & Research Opportunities
A few active groups to check out:
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.EXE: Coding, Linux, device dev.
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ACM-AI: AI topics.
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Girls Who Code & WiSE: Support for women and non-binary students in CS.
(Department of Computer Science)
Also, Texas State partnered with Meta’s Engineer in Residence program. Real industry engineers teach algorithms, software engineering, run mock interviews, and mentor students—super valuable for landing internships or roles.
(Texas State News)
I’m a second-year MS CS student here (did my BTech in India too), so can give you the deets.
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Curriculum: It’s a solid mix, leaning a bit practical. You’ve got your core theory (algorithms, OS) but also get to choose some cool electives like ML, Data Viz, and Cybersecurity. The projects are where you actually learn stuff.
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Internships: The career fair is decent. You gotta hustle a bit on your own on LinkedIn, but companies like IBM, Dell, Oracle, and a bunch of Austin startups recruit here. The career center helps with resume reviews, which is clutch.
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Culture: It’s super chill, man. Not toxic or super competitive like some unis. People are helpful. And the campus is beautiful! The river runs through it!
You’ll have a good time. Feel free to DM me!
@the_chu-chu_train Texas State’s CS program is known to be practical and hands-on it can feel rigorous at times, but if you stay consistent and pick the right professors, it’s very manageable. They have a solid co-op program (around $26/hour) and career services to help with internships across Texas, so opportunities are there if you’re proactive. Campus life in San Marcos is pretty chill and welcoming, with lots of student groups (including for internationals), so the overall culture is supportive.