subject: From Dallas to Houston, Studying Made Easier With WiMax in Texas [print this page] From Dallas to Houston, Studying Made Easier With WiMax in Texas
Academia has certainly changed significantly in recent years. Whether it's been the influx of students to out-of-state universities when they can afford it, classrooms that look more like offices with plenty of computers, or the fact that it's possible to attend courses from halfway across the country, the world of learning has definitely undergone some serious restructuring. And with state budgets being cut and university students finding it difficult to secure loans lately, it makes sense to get on board with less conventional means of experiencing the post-secondary education so crucial to success these days.
For students in Texas, there are plenty of opportunities to use the latest technology to get ahead in the classroom or while applying to colleges. Plenty of campuses from Dallas to Houston have wireless internet to take advantage of from the quad to the dorms, while plenty of students who live a bit too far from campus to attend first-year requirements can actually sign up for online-only courses and save money on lodging and commuting for the first semester. The influx of high-tech opportunities on the way to one's degree doesn't stop at just how and where classes are offered by the school, either. Plenty of new technologies make it possible to get work done from just about anywhere.
One of the most effective changes in the world of technology, as far as studying is concerned, is the introduction of WiMax as an alternative to Wi-Fi. Sure, students who are simply working at a leisurely pace or checking Facebook can count on the campuswide networks to provide a connection, but anyone who has a nose to the grindstone or a couple of hours left on the clock before a paper is due might actually prefer a connection that goes further and works harder. With WiMax, instead of Wi-Fi, there is no router to be worried about. This means that if the only table left in the library is in a spot notorious for bad coverage from the on-site Wi-Fi network, students don't have to fear. Their next-level network can actually cover the entire state of Texas and then some, so where one chooses to sit is not a problem.
Having a truly portable signal is also helpful for less academic pursuits: keeping in touch with loved ones back home. Whether a couple of hours from Dallas or halfway across the country attending school in Houston, those young adults who are out on their own for the first time often feel a bit left out and lonely. And unlike the olden days, when one had to wait in line at a pay phone to talk to friends and family, today's world wide web and technology innovations means that anyone with a laptop can chat away from anywhere. WiMax only makes this easier by allowing students the chance to escape the dorm room (with the dreaded freshman year roommate) in favor of somewhere that a conversation can actually be held. It's also a lot more affordable than running up epic charges on a cell phone the first semester away.
