<p>hello, long time reader on the boards, first time poster</p>
<p>Just to give some backup information, I am a community college student that will finish both an associates in arts and associates in science by the end of 2009. After all this time I still haven't decide what school I should go to. </p>
<p>So far I have been accepted to:</p>
<p>Depaul University- Chicago
Loyola University - Chicago
Iowa State University
Northern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University
Seattle University
Middle Tennessee University - Murfreesboro</p>
<p>I am majoring in chemistry, but still haven't decided if its 100% fully what I would like to do. That is why I essentially got 2 associates degrees to keep my options open. I want a diverse community since I'm filipino and have grown up in 90% predominantly black communities then moved to the suburbs where its 90% predominantly white communities. Personally, loyola would have been my first pick, however, I kind of want to go out of state and experience new things. All my friends went to depaul/loyola and not that i mean i want to get away from them, it is just i want a different life experience then seeing the same people i know all the time.</p>
<p>Seattle University seems tempting, I am going to fly to check out the campus next month. Only thing that kind of bothers me (not a big deal, but just a thought) is capital hill is right next to the University. I've been told because of that, the school will take some time getting used to because a few students are extremely liberal. I dont think it will bother me, but just something I don't know if i should believe or not</p>
<p>thanks for your help :)</p>
<p>go to Seattle University!</p>
<p>I live in Memphis a few hours away from Murfreesboro, and I have to say that I’ve been impressed with MTSU over the last few years. I think it’s one of the up-and-coming universities in the state. I’d give it serious consideration.</p>
<p>Actually, on virtually EVERY campus there will be some students who are radically liberal, so don’t let that stop you from going to Seattle U… :)</p>
<p>If you prefer to align yourself with some more conservative students, certainly the college has some clubs that are more right-leaning …such as the Young Republicans, the pro-life group/Respect Life group, and such. :)</p>
<p>Have you also considered Loyola Marymount in LA…or Santa Clara? (the weather would be better…LOL 
)</p>
<p>ill be honest with you, only reason i applied to MTSU is because my parents made me since my cousin goes there. I visited it one time, it just seemed too much of a commuter college and a lack of a urban city leaves me not wanting to go there.</p>
<p>Might i add every single person there wore polo t shirts, the diversity is not apparent. Out of my cousins like 20-30 friends I met, he was the only one not white. (Not trying to be racist, but like i said, i like diversity)</p>
<p>I never checked the other 2 schools you mentioned… how is it there? I was always afraid to check any colleges in california just because of the prices.</p>
<p>bump, which school is more prestigious? or are they all lower tier schools?</p>
<p>DePaul, Loyola, Iowa State and Seattle University are the best schools on your list, if you want a big public school then go to Iowa State, if not then I would go to Seattle University</p>
<p>i take it you have been or know someone that went to seattle university?</p>
<p>how is it? I am planning to take a tour but i heard the dorms can’t be seen.</p>
<p>does it really rain a lot at seattle?</p>
<p>i am just somewhat conflicted about the school size and lack of school spirit. I am a social person but reading that spring break is pretty much a deadzone kind of makes me wonder if i can make a lot of friends there</p>
<p>also is the guy to girl ratio really 4:6 and half the guys are gay? Not really a big deal, just think i might have trouble finding a legit boxing gym around there if so heh</p>