<p>I have recently been accepted to my dream school, Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Although pretty unknown, it is the third best research university in New England next to Harvard and Yale and is a prominent psychology school. I want to study psychology and counseling, so Clark is a very good fit for me plus it has a 5 year program in which I will have my bachelors as well as masters degree after five years AND the fifth year is FREE. I felt very at home after visiting Clark and only have to pay about $14,000 to attend. Without loans, the amount I would have to pay is like $8000.</p>
<p>Then there's Fairfield. It has a mediocre psych department compared to Clark and as much as I hear the negative aspects of Clark - it's in the "hood" and there are cliques and lots of potheads - I've heard A LOT of negativity about Fairfield. I read from a lot of people that majority of students who attend are "rich snobs" who's primary concern is designer clothing and drinking on weekends. I would not fit in here. In addition, it's a school who's religious affiliation is Catholic/Jesuit. I'm Jewish and this bothers me. I liked the campus when I visited, but these are a lot of cons. However, they offered me a full ride.</p>
<p>So right now, it's full ride/living with no financial burden and potentially being unhappy or paying a decent amount and going to school that would better fit me academic/social wise. Then again, who knows? I might be unhappy at Clark. I don't know what to do.</p>
<p>I can use as much advice/opinions as possible. Thanks.</p>