<p>hello, I am having some trouble deciding on a school to go to next year. I have narrowed it down to three schools. Can you please tell me about University of Kansas, Texas A&M and American University. I am looking for info on the things not in the college books. for example, is it a big party/drinking school? how is the school spirit? do people there care about school sports? how is their reputation? and anything else that is about the college atmosphere. Thank You</p>
<p>Kansas has a great overall campus, town and experience. Good balance of academics, partying, and school spirit.</p>
<p>American’s school spirit/sports are definitely iffy. It’s there, but it’s not serious. It’s a dry campus, but it’s right in the city, so everyone who is 18+ clubs and the 21+ crowd probably frequents alcoholic establishments.</p>
<p>Texas A&M is in a extremely conservative military town. If that’s your thing then Gig 'Em, but its definitely not my choice.</p>
<p>American is both overrated and overpriced. </p>
<p>I would opt for Kansas, its actually a nice campus and has a great balance.</p>
<p>texas a&m is not a military town. they have a corps of cadets, though. it is very conservative.</p>
<p>huge school spirit. people care about sports. great reputation in texas. not sure elsewhere. friendly campus. lots of traditions.</p>
<p>you can do as little or as much drinking/partying as you want.</p>
<p>greek scene is pretty small, IMO.</p>
<p>If I were doing the college process over again, I would’ve gone to Kansas. Great school.</p>
<p>Texas A&M is a good university. The Aggies sports team seem to be nice. College Station, from what I’ve heard, is quite boring, though.</p>
<p>Would Kansas be a good place for a kid from Southern California? Or is it very midwestern in feel (and that’s not necessarily a bad thing for this kid).</p>
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<p>I guess it depends on your personality. I’d venture that you’re not a stereotypical Southern Californian, so I think you’d feel pretty comfortable at KU. I’ve unfortunately not visited, but my friend here at Temple is from the Dallas suburbs, has a lot of friends at KU and really likes it there. I think you’d be fine. I’m from the Philly suburbs, and I’m pretty sure I’d be really comfortable there.</p>