I graduated from SHSU in 2016. There are pros and ...

I graduated from SHSU in 2016. There are pros and cons to going to this school, which I have listed below.

Cons:
-The parking is atrocious. I am angry just thinking about it. I will do my best to explain the parking situation. Imagine you made reservations at a fine dining restaurant where you had to pay a lot of money up front, but by the end of the meal you know you will have paid for something worthwhile. You get to the restaurant with twenty minutes to spare because you figure you can nibble on some bread at the hostess stand. You start to drive around, but there is no parking ANYWHERE. You begin to get frantic; the clock is ticking on as you continue to search for parking. Oh thank god! Someone is pulling out, but just as you are about to pull in here comes BIG-RIMS-ROB to cut you off. You are LIVID! It is time for your reservation, the restaurant is seating someone else at your table that you paid for, and you still cannot find parking. You park five miles away at a grocery store. You have to walk. Up steep hills. It is 105 degrees, raining, and you forgot to wear deodorant.
Now, you know how terrible parking is at SHSU. Only this isn't a meal, it is tuition, and you know you are going to be poor for the rest of your life, and you are late for class because the parking is THAT BAD!
-If you enjoy the sounds of scraping concrete, then you might want to drive in Huntsville. All over town you can hear the loud cries of bumpers and oil pans being battered to death on the pavement as some unsuspecting low car owner attempts to park. I don't really know why this is such a problem, or why the people designing the parking lots in Huntsville had such a hard time deciphering the angle at which you would need to level the pavement in order for cars to pass over it unhindered (they are probably named Rob). Whatever the case, you will have a very hard time driving in Huntsville, and around the campus if you have a low car. In fact, SHSU should just go ahead and add the cost of a lift for vehicles in with their tuition.
-Trying to find a competent person to help you with financial aide, course plans, or your transcript is almost as bad as trying to find a parking spot.
-I was required to do numerous group projects, which wouldn't have been a problem, except that I encountered many people that were content giving minimal to no effort, and all grades were affected. This is frustrating when you pay as much as you do for a course, and your grade is hinging on Suzy-gives-no-effs Jefferson to turn her work in.
-Many of the courses are offered only at night, which is disconcerting when you are trying to take several, and they are all offered at the same exact time as the other courses you need. Quite a conundrum for those of us who cannot be in two places at once! If only time-turners were real.
-There are areas of the campus that are very old and, therefore, grimy. Many of the bathrooms smell of death, and are in desperate need of a remodel. To the credit of the University, funds are being used to beautify and update over time.
-Speaking of death, SHSU is surrounded by several prisons, including a maximum security prison and death row within walking distance. All, probably in closer proximity than most of us had to park while going there.

Pros:
-Small town feel, and small class sizes (especially as you move up in your degree).
-Beautiful scenery, large trees, gorgeous views, and rolling hills.
-Lovely architecture throughout the campus and surrounding areas.
-Friendly faculty. For the most part, I had a lot of wonderful professors, especially as I moved up in my degree and had content specific courses. Many of my professors were dedicated, especially helpful, and knowledgeable.
-Decent sports teams
-Texan/Campus Pride
-Nationally Recognized/Gaining Prestige
-Ability to attend online, and at satellite campuses.
-Not a far commute from Houston or surrounding areas.

Overall, SHSU is a decent school to attend if you can get over the cons.