<p>I'm trying to choose between the two universities. Regardless of where I go, I'm going to double major in International Relations and biology (maybe biotechnology) most likely. Poli Sci could replace IR, probably. I'm leaning towards BU, but U of F is cheaper by about 5,000 a year. Not world-shattering, but important nonetheless.</p>
<p>Anyway, here are the conclusions I have tentatively made:</p>
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<li>Boston > Gainesville (for me). I was born in Boston and lived in New England for 5 years and I think I'd prefer a big city to explore.</li>
<li>I tend to prefer the smaller school. Obviously, this is not a major preference as both schools are big, but I think Boston's size makes it seem a little better. My question is... will this be a real difference? I mean, BU is half the student population of Florida, but it's still ~16,000 and ~35,000 respectively. Also to consider: I'm in the honors program at U of F, which means I'm in my own dorm with ~600 other incoming honors kids for, I believe, freshman and sophomore year. How important will this be?</li>
<li>I'd prefer to live on campus all four years (or at least more than one or two).</li>
<li>I'm not the type of person that would prefer to fit in, socially, with a jock crowd. I don't mind it much, but I <em>think</em> that BU's student body fits me a little better than Florida's. I imagine there is someone for everyone, though. </li>
<li>Academically, the schools are similar enough (and Bio/poli sci are common enough) to where it won't really matter. Is this true?</li>
<li>Weather is irrelevant to me. Gainesville's weather is obviously better, but I don't mind cold (and I'd prefer it over heat).</li>
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