<p>Hello everybody:
I'm new at this forum. I came here in order to have somo advice from you. Next year, I'll be able to go for one semester as an exchange student to the US. I have 4 different possibilities and I want you to help me selecting the best choice for me. The colleges that my University in Spain offers to me are:</p>
<p>-Boston College
-Bentley University (MA)
-University of Dayton (OH)
-Santa Clara University (CA)</p>
<p>Which one would yo go to? It's just going to be a semester so, I would like to enjoy my stay there as much as possible. I would like to combine good campus atmosphere/life, party or having something to do in the spare time and the academic reputation. Help me if you can! Thank you!</p>
<p>For academic reputation, Boston college tops this list. It’s location in one of America’s top college towns is a plus. From Boston you’re also in a good location to see the whole East Coast.</p>
<p>Santa Clara is in a pretty and interesting place, Silicon Valley. If you want warm weather and a California experience, this could also be a fun choice in my opinion. </p>
<p>Dayton I’d skip for being of no particular note, repution and place wise.</p>
<p>Bentley, only if you have a particular interest in business, though BC would still be the better school.</p>
<p>Boston College, great academics, location & public transporation!
Beautiful campus! You might enjoy attending basketball, football & hockey games.</p>
<p>Boston College or Santa Clara</p>
<p>If you decide on Boston College, make sure that as a visiting student you can live in the dorms. My D was accepted there, but we decided against it due to the fact that housing is not guaranteed.</p>