Boston College vs. Wellesley and Oberlin

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston College
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<p>Just like the thread below this one, I have no idea which college to choose! I have narrowed it down to three, Wellesley, Boston College, and Oberlin College. I have visited all three and got a “good feeling” from each one of them! I thought my visits would help, but they just made my decision harder. I go to an all girl’s highschool, so it’s really hard for me to imagine being away from boys for another four years. But Wellesley is such an amazing school, it has an amazing reputation. Part of me says to get over the “no boys” issue. I’m drawn to BC because it’s closer to Boston, and it’s co-ed. But I’m not a very social person, and I know there’s a lot of drinking there. BC is a great school and more rounded socially and academically. I don’t want to spend too much time studying, and I know this could be possible at BC. Oberlin is completely different from BC, and appeals to my slightly “granola” side. Unfortunately the town is incredibly small and doesn’t really offer everything I need. I have also found that most Oberlin students spend an incredible amount of time studying/working. </p>

<p>Basically, I don’t want to be isolated geographically, I want new social opportunities, I don’t want to study too much, but I stll want to attend a good academic school. I know these sound like really ridiculous qualifications, but I just can’t make up my mind! Which one of these schools would you say best fits what I’m looking for?</p>

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<p>D went to an all-girls high school and threw out all literature that came from women's colleges!! She has absolutely loved BC (and did look at Oberlin because she, too, has a slightly "granola" side) and now cannot even imagine having thought about going anywhere else!! There have been times when she has been very social, but when there is work to be done, she is only focused on that. She has said that there is no pressure to drink, though as a senior she has really enjoyed going to the different "hangouts" on different nights of the week with other seniors. She also says that kids at BC know when to study, and no one questions the need to stay in on a weekend to finish papers/projects or study for a midterm. She has certainly done that, though she is good at planning ahead so that she can go to a football/basketball game or a party.</p>

<p>She is graduating in 3 weeks, and plans to stay in Boston for at least a while, already sad to be on the campus next year!</p>

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<p>thanks, that was really helpful. anyone else?</p>

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<p>I recommend Wellesley.</p>

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<p>why? ten character limit</p>