<p>My son (from CT)has gotten into six schools and is waiting on one more. He has to visit all of them except one. He is in at UNH, UAlbany, Susquehanna, Loyola ,Catholic, and Temple. Waiting for reply from UVM. He is undecided on a major, good writer, likes psychology. We are waiting on financial aid packages that will steer some of the decision making. Thanks for any help.</p>
<p>Which Loyola?</p>
<p>consolation, Loyola Maryland</p>
<p>That is quite a variety of schools. Have you visited all of them?
Q. Did he apply to any schools in CT?</p>
<p>What school is he leaning toward?</p>
<p>he applied to UCONN and was accepted at a branch campus, not the main campus. He has his heart set on going out of state. We have only visited Susquehanna, he liked it alot but is worried it may be too small. We thought it was an absolutely beautiful campus and very welcoming. He is looking forward to seeing the rest. He is leaning to UVM but I am not sure he will be admitted. Thanks for any help.</p>
<p>Susquehanna as you know is a rural school. It is a great school and several of my kids’ friends go there and love it. </p>
<p>UNH is much bigger but I think it’s a fabulous college town. There is a lot to do and it’s very easy to get around on foot, bike or bus. He would NOT need a car!</p>
<p>Temple is a very urban school in Philadelphia. The school is very safe and has their own police force but it’s pretty nasty off campus. He would need to feel comfortable living in a major city and all that does with it. There is a train station and subway stops. Definitely no car. ever. It is a great school and has really grown. One of my “other” children goes there, majoring in English and she loves it.</p>
<p>University of New Hampshire is in Durham, and there is not much to Durham other than the university.</p>
<p>Burlington, VT has MUCH more to offer.</p>
<p>D just visited UNH at Durham to look at engineering - was very much NOT impressed.</p>
<p>UNH has a train station on campus. You can go right into Boston from there.</p>
<p>UNH also has a dairy farm and dairy bar, which should also give you some sense of the feel of the place.</p>
<p>A different viewpoint from that expressed in #7 and #8; several UNH alums in my extended family and a goodly number of B±ish students from our (neighboring state) hs go there.</p>
<p>Attractive Georgian/Federal style campus. Durham is a “college town”, also attractive. Certainly doesn’t offer what a city the size of Burlington would offer, but not every college student is looking for that. </p>
<p>Well-respected regionally, especially in its strong fields. I happen to know that Engineering is one of those, but am not up on what other fields. </p>
<p>Easy access to Logan and Manchester airports by shuttles. </p>
<p>Loyola is very different, of course, being a small Catholic LAC in Baltimore. Very nice area of Baltimore, virtually adjacent to Hopkins’ campus. Reputed to have A+ dorms. Can’t speak to it any further.</p>
<p>UVM I also can’t speak to with as much knowledge as UNH. But, again, well respected regionally and, again, a few students from our hs attend every year; again the B±ish ones primarily.</p>
<p>UVM is fantastic, beautiful, with much to do on campus and in the exciting large town of Burlington. Very collegiate & friendly.</p>
<p>They are notorious for charging crazy high tuition to OOS students. But there are many who absolutely find it worth it.</p>
<p>toadstool - not impressed with Durham, UNH or the engineering dept?
My nephew graduated from there with a Civil/Environ degree a few years ago, had a great experience and walked into a fantastic career. The engineering department is very well respected.</p>
<p>UNH is in a great location - with the train (wasn’t there when I was there) it’s easy to get to Boston. Durham may be a quiet town but Portsmouth is close and fun.
For those who like the beach and mountains - it’s in a great location.</p>
<p>For OOS definitely expect to pay big bucks for tuition for both UVM and UNH. I think admissions for oos is quite selective for both.</p>
<p>My impression from others is Loyola is very preppy while Catholic U is more “working class”. Both have a very strong Catholic presence with Catholic U being more conservative. </p>
<p>Did he get any merit scholarships?</p>
<p>I would pick UVM over UNH, given that he’s ok with a little bit of a hippie vibe. UNH just has too much of a reputation as a party school (and seems to be pretty much true). And Burlington, in my opinion, is a far better place to spend your college years than Durham.</p>
<p>Loyola’s dorms ARE insane. Absolutely enormous. And the common areas are super luxe. However, tuition is crazy-high.</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore at Temple, so if you have any questions, let me know.</p>
<p>If FA is a factor, Loyola offered my son the best package out of Loyola, UNH, and UVM. </p>
<p>I don’t know if you visited Loyola yet but it is beautiful-nice campus, dorms, general feel. The only downside for my son was the food. Everything was a la carte and my son thought he would starve! (trying to save money)</p>
<p>Good luck</p>