UTD Visitor Center — Attraction in Richardson

Perhaps it’s reflective of the time (years) passing; or maybe it’s because of demographic changes, or even maybe it’s just because Everything is Bigger in Texas, I couldn’t imagined this gem of an university has metamorphosed. There was always $$$ for hard infrastructure even 30 years back. The hardscape and soft scape has changed and grown dramatically! Could hardly recognize the bones of the old buildings - the old insane room numbering system reminiscent of some macabre version of Dewey Decimal for books, still persist.

Minor quibbles aside like textbooks barely visible in. The books are perhaps rented, online, or maybe all in the cloud. The bookstore itself is more of a gift shop for univ logo clothing and other keepsakes (way overpriced).

Nostalgia did make for a warm heart ❤️ as I walked the grounds that made me the human I am and recalled my professors, many since gone to happy hunting grounds, though some stalwarts remain.

Thank you UTD for all you did to impact me, direct my love of teaching and help me in turn mould my children and thousands of other young minds and...

This review is specifically for the coffee shop in the V C. I’ve gone three times this semester (that’s on me) and not once do they have anything labeled nor ready to serve. Furthermore, it seems management does not value training as employees do not seem to know what is going on nor hot to make the limited drink menu. I came here because boycotting Starbucks matters more to me than a good drink, but this establishment makes it a more convenient option to make your own drink at home. The only upside is the drinks are $3...

Even though this was "The University Visitor Center" No one understood nor could speak English. Nor did they know where "A Directory" of programs or location's were. We went out on our own in search of the Art Building. It took us several students to find it. No Campus Police anywhere, only saw 4-5 robots they just stop in front of U. After finding library which was locked 🔐 came across a person who showed us to the Arts Building. All this took place...