<p>(Sorry if this ends up cross-posted to other forums, but I have been mulling over this for the past week and want to hear from a diff perspective)</p>
<p>A little about myself:
I'm a Floridian girl interested in the humanities, specifically English/CreativeWriting/PoliSci, in the hopes of becoming a writer. I don't know where that will lead (lawyer? journalist?), but I'm hoping that's what college is for. All 3 schools seem to have enormous school spirit and pride of their athletics even though sports isn't a big factor in my decision. I was already accepted at Tufts, UF honors, Sarah Lawrence, Occidental, Dickinson (anyone who's thinking of applying here, please note that the admissions officers are the nicest ppl ive ever met), but have narrowed it down to the three listed.</p>
<p>Here's the pros and cons I've made so far of each: </p>
<p>UNC-CH Honors
Pros- Strong English and Communications department, cheapest college of the 3, beautiful campus and weather, strong school spirit
Cons- No family in the state, huge class, would I feel like just a number? I know in the honors college you can take smaller classes though... Being an OOS might make it harder to fit in with NC kids who have all gone to high school together</p>
<p>Northwestern
Pros- Evanston is a cute town, but more importantly, CHICAGO. Hands down, best location. Strong English department, close to family
Cons- Greek emphasis...I can deal with the arctic tundra that is a Chicago winter, but unlike a smaller liberal arts college, it seems that it would be very hard for me to explore my interests like journalism outside my general arts and sciences school since all journalism opportunities seem dominated by Medill students. Also, I've heard rumors that a lot of the classes are huge and impersonal and that grad students take priority in research opportunities. </p>
<p>Williams- Though it is vastly smaller than the other two, Williams holds a special place in my heart. I love the idea of tutorials, strong English department, the built-in-friends that an entry offers, quirky traditions and the overall vibe of the place.
Cons- "you can make a big school small, but you can't make a small school big" ...I love rural nature as much as the next girl, but I've never been surrounded by it for 4 yrs. Would I go stir crazy? Is Boston easily accessible? I'm afraid of Williams being too much of an isolated bubble that will not prepare me for real life after college. Also, my dad seems to think that Williams not having a president yet is not a good sign. </p>
<p>What do you guys think?</p>