<p>So, what is the decision??</p>
<p>i really agreed with what you said kathiep, so right now, probably vtech since i can afford it, the program is great, i might be in honors, campus is beautiful, tons of clubs, nice people, and i like sports. lol. the main thing that is bothering me is that i won't be in a city and the lack of diversity/culture, and being away from family/home. but i guess i can't have everything i want. i think i'll go to gwu for grad school though.</p>
<p>When you throw in the free ride versus loans aspect, I would be inclined to recommend VaTech. The fact that you are used to a city life may actually be more of a reason to try something different. I know people who grew up in NYC and absolutely love the city life but went to schools like Cornell and Virginia Tech. They loved their experience at their respective colleges, part of the reason being that it was different than what they had known their whole life.</p>
<p>thanks. i really wanted to try something new. start over. i figure if i hate that much, i'll come back to the city life after i graduate. lol. but it shouldn't be that bad. i'm in love with nature. lol. but thanks again.</p>
<p>My nephew grew up in NYC, went to a huge public magnet HS there and is now attending Cornell. He absolutely loves it. I think you've made a great decision. Go Hokies!</p>
<p>If you look at VT as a visitor, it may seem quiet. But once you develop a circle of friends, and have loads of things scheduled to your calendar, you probably won't feel the lack of a city so much.</p>
<p>Best of luck, and hope you have a wonderful 4 years.</p>
<p>Just a follow-up. The original responders were correct: the OP should have chosen "fit" over rankings. She now appears to be thinking of transferring to GW. GW has a very strong interior design program with wonderful internship possibilities. It's simply newer than some of the other programs (it was started in 1999) and therefore less well known. That will change.</p>
<p>lol, yea. about that... :/ i guess i have to learn from my mistakes. it's hard though. it's like a blow in the chest.</p>
<p>You are trying to transfer because you didn't like your first school. Don't choose another one you won't like. Just going there knowing you had an option you liked much more will set you up for a disappointment.</p>
<p>Wanna,</p>
<p>If I recall correctly, are you now considering staying at school #1 (where you've been unhappy) vs. transferring to #2? Would #1 be better in a different department? I thought your unhappiness stemmed from the cultural/social environment there...</p>
<p>Have you been to GW during the semester (with students on campus)? Sat in on some classes? (I know this may be tough while you are enrolled elsewhere.) GW is more urban, but I don't know if it is more diverse than VaTech. As much as I think VaTech is a great school, it is way too insular for my kids' comfort level. (no flames, please!) But the cost of living in DC is something else to think about, too...</p>
<p>Yea, I visited gwu twice...once in november and once in this past April. i loved the vibe of it both times. vtech is great for my major, that's pretty much the only reason why i picked it; plus it is kind of cheap. I didn't go to gwu because I thought it was somewhat inferior in my major, but now I realize it's not really about the school/degree, it is about the person. GWU is extremely more diverse (racially, geographically, culturally...) than VATech..i mean, how can it not be? It's in DC! And even if it was not diverse, I would not feel trapped ...there's plenty of other schools in the area. (Insular is a great word for this place! lol.) Yes, I am worried about the money part..:/. However, I think that most people do take out loans, so it is a part of life that is hard to avoid and people just deal with it.</p>