<p>I'll have to see the aid package they gave me versus other places before I can seriously consider it. My parents would let me if it was affordable and I really wanted to.</p>
<p>A part of me really wants to get out of this area and meet different kinds of people. I also applied to Auburn, but unless they gave me a much better offer, I think LSU would be my choice if I decide to go the South route. </p>
<p>I'm kind of reserved, so my parents are worried that I will struggle socially, but I think I could handle it. </p>
<p>All anyone cares about in this area is how rich they are.... I'm sick of it.</p>
<p>I know someone who goes to LSU and I know someone who lives in Barrington(is that a nice town right outside of chicago?) and they have VERY different kinds of lifestyles. It could be a good thing though....I've spent a good deal of time at both places. LSU is nice for when we're young. I wouldnt mind being outside of Chicago in a few years though.</p>
<p>I live really close to Barrington, very similar town/high school.</p>
<p>My thoughts are isn't college all about life experience? If I stay around here and have another 4 years exactly like my previous 10, then what experience am I gaining?</p>
<p>I'll just have to wait and see.</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>On a humorous note, I got a letter in the mail from LSU yesterday wishing me happy birthday. Only problem was that my birthday was over 3 weeks ago. My mom is using this as a reason as why I SHOULDN'T attend..... Hmmm.</p>
<p>Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm currently a Ph.D student here and may be able to answer your questions about LSU. I'm old enough to be a parent to a number of posters on this board, and I did not attend LSU as an undergrad and I have not lived on campus, but I will gladly try to help.</p>
<p>LSU, with just under 30,000 students, offers many different opportunities - so I'd say that almost anyone could find a niche where they feel comfortable. You certainly will see a good range of people as well. Is there a particular "niche" or social group that you are looking for?</p>
<p>LSU is definitely not a 900-person LAC, where the entire student body does activities together, D3 sports are offered, everyone knows each other,etc. </p>
<p>IMO, it is a fairly typical large state university. You may have large introductory classes, crowded/full classes, impersonality,and so on, in addtion to the diversity you will see. If you are interested in Journalism, there is an award-winning campus newspaper - as well as other local publications -that students can write for. I would highly recommend that anyone interested peruse Louisiana</a> State University to get a picture of what is available.</p>
<p>LSU and other state universities/colleges may not be too difficult to enter, but there is a big difference between getting in and staying in. A number of students will be sent packing after 2-4 semesters due to academic troubles.</p>
<p>Y'all let me know if you have more questions.</p>
<p>Thanks. I did visit a couple weeks ago and that's the feel I got. I was admitted to the Honors College, so if I wanted to avoid the large intro classes, I could. It seemed more like a smaller college within a big college.</p>
<p>There is a large population of students who aren't into partying/drinking etc. right?</p>
<p>Sure, there are people who aren't into the whole drinking & partying thing. Hard to say what a "large" population would be, but I'm sure that there are enough of them for you to meet some from Day 1. And the Honors College would be a good place for you to find the more serious student.</p>