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El Paso
El Paso is located at the western tip of Texas, where Texas, New Mexico and Old Mexico meet. It is the largest international metroplex in the world and seamlessly blends cultures and traditions: from the historic Old West to the colors of Mexico, from the heritage of Native Americans to the beauty of our desert sun. Sitting in the foothills of the majestic Franklin Mountains, El Paso is the picturesque home to a range of cultures unlike anywhere else in the Lone Star State.
With its classic Western geography and because it shares an international border with Ciudad Juarez, Mexico's rich culture pervades everything in El Paso, from its art and architecture to its celebrations and cuisine. El Paso's area is 248 square miles, making it the fourth largest city in Texas, and 22nd in size in the United States. It is the nation's third fastest growing metropolitan area. El Paso is midway between Los Angeles and Houston. El Paso is in the Mountain Time Zone.
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The University of Texas at El PasoUTEP is America's Leading Hispanic-Serving Institution with nearly 170 degree options. including popular programs in biological sciences, nursing, psychology, education, computer science, mechanical engineering, criminal justice and finance. Build your skills with an internship, paid on-campus job, study away trip or research experience in areas such as aerospace, cancer, 3D printing, cybersecurity, bilingual education or cross-border economics. The university sometimes referred to as "Bhutan on the Border" has all its architecture based on that of classic Bhutanese dzongs with massive sloping walls, high inset windows, overhanging roofs, and dark bands of brick mosaic tiles in the shape of mandalas, the symbol of unity and wholeness, Bhutan's dzongs perfectly complemented the rugged landscape of the Himalayas and El Paso. |