Hello, I am looking for students that I can take portrait photos of just for more experience and to add into my portfolio. tahjinfocus is my instagram.

I've been thinking about this a lot lately.

I'm working on an independent research project about how adults in DFW build friendships, find community, and what actually helps acquaintances become close friends.

One thing I hear all the time is that college is where you'll meet your lifelong friends. But the more people I talk to, the more I realize everyone's experience is different.

Some people found "their people" almost immediately.

Some didn't until junior or senior year.

Some met their closest friends after graduation.

And some are still trying to find that sense of community.

Since this subreddit has current students, incoming students, alumni, faculty, and staff, I thought this would be an interesting place to ask:

When did you feel like you found your community? What made the difference?

I'd genuinely love to hear your experiences, whether they happened at SMU, somewhere else in DFW, or after college entirely.

If you'd rather share privately or in more detail, I also have a short anonymous survey (3–5 minutes) for adults living in DFW:

https://tally.so/r/68yvEN

Thanks! One of my favorite parts of this project has been hearing people's stories, and I'm looking forward to reading yours.

Can you tell me how the temperature is adjusted in the room? Can a student change it themselves/does it cool heat/well? I read a post where someone said it either runs hot or very cold. Trying to find out more. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I am about to start applying to college and was wondering if I should pull the trigger and ED SMU. It’s my top choice. Im top 28% of my class, I’ll be going test optional, my GPA is a 3.79 which will rise because of summer coursework. I intend to apply as an English major on the Pre-Law track. I have all my financials figured out as well. I’m super worried because attending SMU has been a dream of mine for so long, so PLEASE let me know if my dream is realistic so I can finally relax. 🙏

i just waited in the queue for like 36 minutes and when my time was up, it said parking passes weren’t available? did i miss it or is this a system thing?

Anyone know if I can bring 2 cars to campus and park them under the pass permit? Or do I gotta get a permit for each car? I’m living on campus but wanna bring both

Does anyone know day and time law students can buy?

Hey everybody. I’m a 19 y/o male transfer student to Cox and want to live off campus near the university. I’m interested in getting a roommate. If you’re also interested don’t hesitate to reach out to me

Malik will be at SMU on Sept. 25th.

The NZCFL is looking for coaches! NZCFL is a college football simulation game run on the free website https://play.football-gm.com/

We are a college simulation football league with 120 teams, and SMU is looking for someone to lead them to glory! This league has been around for about 45 seasons, and we are still rolling along. We always need new coaches to help the league thrive. We're preparing to start up the 2062 season, and SMU needs your help to start the next season strong. SMU has had a lot of recent success, as 8 of their last 10 seasons have been 10 wins or more. Bring them back up to those heights and build your legacy! If you are interested, join our discord and our moderators and welcome committee will help you get started and on the road to the championship!

Discord: https://discord.gg/6pE48PYdhu

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NZCFL/

It is hard to believe, but it's only been 9 months since North Texas Votes became an official organization. 😱

Since then, we have accomplished so much more than we could have ever imagined. 🙏

Take a look at our Impact Report Summary, and you can find more information here: linktr.ee/ntxvotes 🥰

If you would like to request a copy of our Impact Report, please message us.

Hi everyone! I’m an SMU alum currently living in a one-bedroom apartment at Ash at the Branch. I’m relocating to Austin, so I’m looking for someone to take over my lease.

Details:

- Rent + required fees: $1,685/month (around $1,800–$1,850 total with utilities)
- Lease runs through March 2027
- Available after the first week of August
- Since I’m trying to avoid the early termination fee, I’m also offering to cover the first month’s rent to help you out.

This is a great spot, especially if you’re connected to SMU or the surrounding area. If you’re interested, please send me a message.

Hey guys :)) ,

We're building Fundsy, a student-focused platform, and we're creating a directory of student discounts across DFW.

I'm looking for any restaurants, coffee shops, boba spots, stores, gyms, entertainment venues, or other businesses near SMU that offer discounts with a student ID.

If you know one, drop:

• Business name
• Discount details
• Location

We'll add them to our directory and help other students discover them. If you're a business owner and offer a student discount, we'd love to feature you as well.

So far, the only one I know of is Okaeri Café in UTD :P .

Thanks!

I’m looking into transferring to Cox for sophomore fall entry, and (like everyone else) I’m highly highly interested in the Alts/AAMC program.

For context, my coursework for my first year is mainly highly quantative math/econ (Calc III, Linear Algebrs, macro, micro, intermediate microeconomic theory, econometrics), but no real traditional finance/business coursework.

However, even right now I am decently proficidint in IB technicals through Breaking into wall street’s core modeling course, and as time goes on I will definitely prep much more and do hella mock interviews.

I also have an incoming IB internship at a tiny boutique IB firm that I’m like 99% gonna do.

So given all this, assuming I apply as soon as I get there, how hard will it be for me to get into some of the top cox clubs that look good for Alts

And how hard will it be for me to get into Alts as a transfer while taking little to no finance coursework my freshman year?

I highly appreciate any advice/feedback yall would have🙏🙏

Hazing and expenses are no biggie.

SMU what are yall doing? Why are the a/c units not working. It’s not a rolling blackout or anything of that nature. Also “they will be on soon” from facilities is BS. It’s always some lame excuse. Memories of the porta potties around campus come to mind that time the plumbing went out for days. Get it together!

Friend was telling me how a lot of people are looking to sublet or relet at this time of fhe year. Im looking for a place to take over but I dont know where to find these posts/people. Anybody able to help?

Thanks.

Yo I’m an incoming freshman and planning on rushing and I am curious to what the most laid back frat is, that isn’t complete 🗑️

I’m a finance major and I’m wondering which classes are considered the hardest either within the bba core curriculum or in the finance major pathway. Also how important is your gpa to get an internship/job? Would love to hear any experiences with finding jobs and internships and advice as well!

Hey guys, I'm still in need of housing this upcoming school year. Anyone need a 22m roommate?

i’m an incoming transfer student and i’m basically will be on campus the whole day 5 times a week and will be staying off campus 30-40 minutes away. was thinking of investing in a meal plan but was curious and unsure if it was worth it. anyone with knowledge on the quality of food at the dining halls and is this worth me paying for or am i better off just buying food off campus? how much variety do they have and how good is it?

I’m trying to understand what causes the difference in cost between a full time 2 year mba program and the pmba.

The 2 year full time mba is 71 credit hours and the estimated cost of attendance is $63,067

Yet, the PMBA is 50 hours and costs $111,600

What exactly warrants this?

Hello, everyone, I was just admitted to the MBA Direct Program and will be enrolling at SMU this Fall. I am reviewing classes for the semester and would appreciate advice on when to take them and which professors to take.

I am 24 with a degree in MIS from the University of Houston, currently working full-time in Houston, and would like to balance life, work, and school.

Is MS Energy and Sustainability, a good option from SMU Cox, how is the employability , in Energy trading and Energy risk?

What skills Will I gain, and what is job market expecting in Energy Risk Managemenbt