HELP please!! Lawrence vs Denison

<p>OK, so i guess i'll get the point. I'm doing premed and majoring in classics and biology....(that's not completely set in stone, so I guess i'll need some wiggle room)</p>

<p>I am looking for a place that's pretty friendly and not completely in the middle of no where. I hope that it is challenging. (I went to class at denison University and it was...not what i had hoped...not alot of discussion and didn't seem terribly diffuclt.)</p>

<p>I hope for some diversity (not necessarily race) and opportunities such as study abroad.</p>

<p>Haven't visited Lawrence University (WI), so any suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Lawrence is small but is known to be particularly strong in the sciences. The school is located in the city of Appleton. Appleton is a smallish city but probably will feel much less isolated than Denison. The campus is quite nice. I don't know about their study abroad options but I am pretty sure they exist. Given what you say, I think Lawrence might be a better choice.</p>

<p>LU has a strong study abroad focus and a it's own London Center -- check the website for detailed information. As shennie said, it's very strong in sciences.</p>

<p>Thanks for the help guys...any thoughts on which is stronger academically?</p>

<p>Also, I don't think these schools are very recognized, will this matter when it comes to grad school or med school?</p>

<p>Both are good schools. You wouldn't go wrong with either. I'm tempted to say that Denison is better known though...it definitely gets more attention. Lawrence is a good school, but it tends to be more in the shadows.
Hard call. </p>

<p>I wouldn't enroll at a college without visiting though. So, for that reason, I'd pick Denison.</p>

<p>I don't know anything about Lawrence. DD1 attends Denison and loves it. She is challenged academically (and is no dunce - NMF). Maybe you got a bad class? Students are very friendly, open to diversity in all forms, Granville is a neat little town and Columbus is relatively close.</p>

<p>I wouldn't enroll in a school without visiting as well. If you can visit Lawrence, do. Then you can make a well informed decision. LU is a great school. I don't consider that it is in any shadow. But that is my opinion.</p>

<p>I’m in the same position. Can’t decide between LU and DU. They both seem like great schools! I’m an international student form India. </p>

<p>Oh and my major is undecided, but i want to major in the social sciences. </p>

<p>This thread is over six years old… you should start a new one.</p>