u/Sixonejasix

I'm an international student currently considering a PhD offer from the CS department at TCU and I'm trying to know more about the program and department from people who have firsthand experience.

I know the CS PhD is relatively new (first cohort), so I'm curious about things like:

• How is the overall CS department?
• How supportive and accessible are the faculty?
• What is the research culture like?
• How strong are the department's industry and academic connections?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of studying CS at TCU compared to larger or more established programs?
• How is TCU viewed by employers and other universities?
• Is there anything prospective PhD students should know before committing?

I'd appreciate hearing from current students, alumni, or anyone who has worked closely with the department.