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I think it's really easy to transfer from TAMUG to TAMUCS if you get decent grades for a couple of semesters.

Would you consider blinn? I went to blinn for a year and transfered in. Best decision of my life, saved money and didn't have to go to tech.

Is Galveston a nice place? Never been before and havent really heard much about it.

Major?

No

Judging by the people that came up to main campus after the hurricane... no.

You're best bet really is to go to Blinn for a semester or two, it'll save you a lot of money and you'll be able to go to CS like you want.

Blinn would be a better alternative from what I know if your major will be business related. Everyone I know that went from Galveston to CS was wildlife, fisheries, ocean or ag related. Not to say thats all there is there, but those depts are definately the focus.

Look into general studies ... Call one of the advisors and show genuine interest. Instead of moving to galveston for a year you might be able to get into GS. They'll tell you want you need to do in order to get admitted. Do it (make your grades), keep in touch with them and keep applying. It may be easier to stay focused at home for a year at cc then transfer in. Either that or go to blinn and get your residency. Both options will be appreciated by your patents that will be paying for it. Good luck!

Had a buddy in the PPA program that went to TAMUG cause he didn't take high school seriously. Said that after a year if you have a 2.5 there then you can transfer without question

I graduated from TAMUG in 94 with a BS in Maritime Administration which is basically a business degree specializing in the Maritime industry. As you may know, TAMUG is a branch campus that offers Marine related studies for example, marine biology, marine science, marine engineering, marine transportation (corp cadets), marine administration etc.

These are not easy degrees and routinely each fall semester the university saw record enrollment only to have the numbers decline significantly in the spring and many students transferred or dropped out due to academic struggles. I started as marine biology major but quickly learned it was not for me. Every bio student, friend and graduate i spoke to had grand ideas of graduating with a bio degree and working with Flipper at Seaworld, diving with Jac Custou (spell check) or working in Texas Parks and Wildlife. Unfortunately only a small few actually get these types of jobs and the majority are relegated to continuing education (ie masters) to have a shot at any decent paying job, most likely teaching or research. I made the switch to Marine Administration and had several job opportunities available upon graduation. Galveston is a fun city but the campus does lack a lot of the draw of main campus as far as sports teams, events, etc. Gotta make the drive to CS for game day.

One thing i will say is that the Marine Administration, Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation degrees were all 100% hire rate and most everyone is pursued or already has a job lined up before graduation. It also provides you an opportunity to work anywhere there is established coastal industries.

I chose TAMUG when i decided i always wanted to live by the water (ocean). I realized that i would not be happy if i were land locked working some office job far away from surfing, fishing etc. I grew up in Houston/Manvel/Alvin/Galveston and had family in Ventura California and after many years of visiting SoCal i picked up surfing. After a few years working in the Port of Houston, made the move to Huntington Beach CA and have been working in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach since 97.

I've heard it can. But really, admissions should know better than to think anybody would actually be interested in joining. That's lunacy.