<p>Ok, well overall I think I really screwed up when it came to college applications... But theres nothing I can do about that now. So I just have to deal with what I've got, and I need help.</p>
<p>I've narrowed it down to 3 schools, all that I think are quite different. And I like them all for different reasons: Loyola University Chicago, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, University of Colorado - Boulder.</p>
<p>What I'm Looking For:
* A beautiful campus, in or very close to a fun college town / city.
* I currently live in MN, and REALLY, REALLY want to leave state.
* I would like to pursue either architecture, civil/architectural engineering, or environment engineering / science. I plan to get a masters in architecture.
* Cost definitely needs to be taken into consideration.
* Sports / School Spirit / Parties are also very important to me, and I don't think I would like a school without much of it.</p>
<p>Pro / Con:</p>
<p>UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
+ In state tuition @ only 17 000 a year.
+ Architecture, Civil / Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Science programs
+ Nice campus, in a great city.
+ Big 10 Athletics, lots of school Spirit
+ Ranked 65th by princetonreview, I believe.
--- BIG CON, it's in state. And very close to home. Not somewhere new and different.</p>
<p>LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
+ Because of grants / scholarships, only 23k a year for me!
+ AMAZINGLY beautiful campus, friendly people.
+ Environmental Science Program
+ Perfect distance from home.
+ Right in one of America's best cities
+ Ranked 100-ish by princeton review.
- I fear there is a lack of school spirit and parties.
- No architecture / engineering to go into if I decide I don't like env. science.</p>
<p>also, a side note... would it be possible for me to attend loyola full-time but also pursue some sort of architecture classes at another university (UIC?) / school near loyola.</p>
<p>UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
+ Have to visit, but I hear it's a beautiful campus in a awesome town.
+ Have architectural/civil/enviro engineering and architecture programs.
+ Love the location, in the mountains.
+ Again, I have yet to visit, but I believe there is definitely a lot of school spirit and parties.
- Although I want to leave state, it is a little bit far.
- Tuition is outrageous at around 38k a year, and I haven't recieved any scholarships yet. And, since I'm paying for my own schooling, I don't know if it would be possible.</p>
<p>I need serious help on this one! I like all the schools for different reasons, and I couldn't exactly find a school that fit everything perfect (any suggestions??). Thanks for any opinions!</p>