<p>I always used to want to attend university in a large urban area, but as I get closer to the deadline for a final decision, I'm starting to wonder whether a smaller environment might be better.</p>
<p>How do you know what atmosphere is right for you? Can you guys list some pros and cons of each and what personalities these settings usually appeal to?</p>
<p>I prefer a smaller college town (Dartmouth’s especially). I’m a generally quiet, studious person that enjoys hanging out and I think a smaller college town appeals to me for these reasons. A city will offer more opportunities to do things off campus rather than on campus though may feel overwhelming to some.</p>
<p>I think the best situation is both though. For instance, Boston College is in a nice little area that has the feel of a college town, but you can be in dowtown Boston in no time. I’d look for this kind of a situation if I were you. BC, Villanova, etc.</p>
<p>Boston is a big city with a college town feel. University Park is also a big city with a college town feel.</p>