<p>I got into CAS for both BU and U-dub.
I was wondering which college is best for me when I don’t know at all what I want to be.I am interested in psychology, economics, and international relations though. perhaps law school if I am good enough. Which college will give me a better shot at getting into a good college if I try really hard? (my grades aren’t bad at all during my HS years)</p>
<p>I know BU’s environment is slightly better, with less rain. But is it necessary true that you can get pretty depressing living at U-dub? </p>
<p>Help!</p>
<p>This was exactly the decision that I had to make about a year ago, so I think I can probably give you my two cents. </p>
<p>I chose BU, but had a very tough time deciding. The two schools seem to be very comparable in many ways, but there are definite differences. You’re going to get a much more traditional campus at UW. BU’s campus is significant, but it is very long and narrow, so it does not feel as traditionally college-y (i.e., there are no quads). BU is also a private school while UW is public, both of which have their pros and cons. The con of BU being a private school is that it means depending on your financial aid offer, you may have to pay a lot more to go here. But the flipside of that is that you aren’t going to be nearly as affected by the economic downturn. Dependent on the budget, Washington may be making a lot of cuts in education which could have an ill effect on your time at UW. Or you might not even notice. Weather wise: there is a lot of rain in Washington. Most of that rain falls between September and April, when school is in session. That said, Boston has snow on the ground at least two months of the year. And, if other years are anything like this year, it’s a lot of snow. And today it rained harder than it almost ever does in Washington. New England weather is very unpredictable and constantly changing. In Washington, you can count on rain or nothing most of the winter. </p>
<p>I have a lot of friends at UW and they seem to really enjoy it, and I know that I, and most people I know here, really like BU.</p>
<p>For me, it came down to getting away from home. I live an hour from Seattle, and know western Washington very, very well. I think UW is a fantastic school, and Seattle is doubtlessly one of the nicest cities in the US, but I personally really wanted to get out and inhabit a part of the country I didn’t know. I have no idea where you are from (it sounds like it may not be WA), but for almost everyone I would recommend going somewhere that will change you, and for me staying home wasn’t the answer. </p>
<p>It also makes coming home at breaks so much sweeter.</p>
<p>I agree, BU and UW are fairly compatable. For me, the choice was fairly obvious. As a washington native and having stayed in the same school district and home pretty much all of my life, I really wanted to go somewhere new. Washington is great, it’s my home and all, but when I talk to all of my friends they always say that they are friends with the same people they were in high school, never meet new people, and just sound like they are living in stasis. At BU, I feel like I’m always experiencing new things.
I also loved that BU, although it doesn’t have your typical campus feel, is really a part of the city. I know everyone says that, but it really is true. I love being able to just walk anywhere and really feel like I can just go out an do anything. Plus, since I’m majoring in journalism, it’s great to be in an area where my career is really big and thriving. I’ve been looking for journalism internships in Seattle, and have found close to none besides the Seattle Times.
Weather-wise, I have to disagree with @LameUsername a bit. Well, maybe not disagree, but make other points. In Seattle, it really does rain throughout the year. And I know many people who are native to seattle and get really depressed by the environment. Whereas with Boston, the weather is always changing and we really have great seasons. By the time you get sick of snow, its spring. By the time you’re tired of the heat, it’s fall.
Good luck in your choice!</p>