College Decision Factors

@Boilermom - you got me! hopefully there are AC units in the dorm rooms. And I agree some schools need an upgrade and studying in unbearable heat isn’t pleasant, down side is upgrade costs will likely be factored into tuition increases :frowning: I just compare our education centers as being much more developed than many schools overseas and international students make up a lot of our most technical graduate programs. so it can be done, just with a little more effort and sweat.

@ucbalumnus - good point about schools with frats/sororities that have a dominating influence over the student community. a lot of unnecessary peer pressure can be placed onto young people who don’t conform. students can still succeed using support systems and make like-minded friends without encountering too many negative experiences in these environments. more so if one were to put a lot of thought into learning about their personal academic interests first, then go about selecting what schools to apply for based on academic department/program strengths, and include the academic resources, extracurricular programs & activities, professors, internship and research opportunities, etc., of each school. I guess this would be more of the steps taken for those looking for an academic fit and place less priority on social life, although, even the most studious find time and fun ways to socialize :slight_smile:

I know there are gaps in my logic, especially for those that are undecided and would have a more difficult time evaluating the academic fit of schools based on each of their academic interests.