<p>Hey there. I'm a transfer student currently at the University of Vermont majoring in Computer Science. Last year when applying to schools, I think I mad the mistake of shooting too high and then applying to safties that I didn't actually want to go to. I'm trying to avoid that this year by applying to schools I actually want to go to, regardless of prestige (e.g. I turned down RPI because I couldn't stand Troy).</p>
<p>What I'm looking for is an environment close to a mid- to large city (Chicago, Philladelphia, Boston, NY, Miami, etc.) mostly on the East Coast, but could be West coast too. What are some schools with fun, interesting people, activities, and campuses that do good CS? This time around, I really just want to enjoy myself in the city while actually learning something. So no Georgia Tech/MIT-style places where the work is ridiculously hard.</p>
<p>I was in the 91st percentile grade-wise in high school, on Honor Roll every year, in the National Honor Society, and have a number of good recommendation letters. My GPA last semester at school was 3.5025 (three A- and a B).</p>
<p>Any suggestions? TIA.</p>
<p>In Philly, all I can think of are Temple and Villanova (AKA Villa-no-fun).</p>
<p>I know UCF in Orlando is supposed to have a good CS program.</p>
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<p>Can you tell me more about CS at NY Poly? How does it compare to say, CS at Case Western?</p>
<p>You should look into UCF</p>
<p>First of all, nyu_poly is located in bigger city than Ohio.</p>
<p>Great thing to study at NYU is getting a decent job after graduation.</p>
<p>I heard of my cases.</p>
<p>Also, if you would like to go to graduate school, NYU has a decent NYU cs program at Wasington Sqaure park. And I heard that NYU cs and Poly have many co-op classes now.</p>
<p>NYU Poly=/=NYU degree</p>
<p>GEORGIA TECH</p>
<p><em>reads closer</em> </p>
<p>:mad:</p>
<p>rsxwhee: Yeah, I have a couple friends at GT, and they seem to like it… but the general consensus I got was that there’s nothing worth doing within walking distance, and the classes are ridiculously hard, hence the “getting out” tradition.</p>
<p>The facilities sounded amazing though. Honestly, it doesn’t have to be a Carnegie Mellon or Georgia Tech-level place (though I should still learn something). I just want to have a good time, and do interesting things (I like the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon, e.g.). Any thoughts?</p>
<p>walking distance…probly not, MARTA distance on the other hand…the world is at your fingertips, Buckhead, GA Dome, etc. but yea, supposed to be hard as hell, which is why I hope to get into UGA or FSU and go there instead. :D</p>
<p>I think you might like to work hard, play hard. A demanding load doesn’t necessarily equate to no social life.</p>
<p>You don’t need to pay 20k+ a year to have fun ;)</p>
<p>Any other schools I could check out, perhaps a little more northern? I’m going to be visiting schools this next week, and I’m willing to go as far south as D.C. What should I check out along the way? I’m going to visit Columbia SEAS, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Drexel, and Johns Hopkins as of now. What else?</p>
<p>I dont know why you’d go to Drexel when you can get a better education at Temple for significantly less money…</p>
<p>What’s the benefit of Temple? Does it have a good CS program? Also: can I still apply?</p>
<p>If you are looking for a fun school with solid academics, look at UW-Madison.</p>