<p>I was accepted to both, economics major. I am russian, want to have interesting college experience, have many opportunities after graduation... What are the major differences between the colleges? Academics, social life, after graduation opportunities...</p>
<p>anyoneee?
10 char</p>
<p>both r my dream schools…</p>
<p>These two excellent schools are so similar that it would make sense to choose based on cost. Travel-related concerns (such as distance from relatives or convenience of air travel) might favor one or the other. The biggest difference is that Minneapolis-St. Paul is about 100x larger than Lewiston, Maine. For that reason alone, I personally would lean toward Macalester. The Twin Cities would offer more entertainment, culture, and work opportunities.</p>
<p>The Macalester campus culture is built around internationalism. While you might be an anomaly as a Russian at Bates, you’d be a key asset in Mac’s core mission. And Lewiston is quite remote. The Twin Cities area has a population of over 3 million.</p>
<p>Minnesota and Maine are both far away from california and russia (where our family has homes) so that’s not an issue
I am torn between 2 schools because i feel like it might be easier to make friends at Macalester, but at Bates I might Americanize much faster, because people and culture there is much more traditionally American…
Would it be hard to have a good social life at bates?</p>
<p>But, America is diverse and internationalized, so being at Macalester is more representative of U.S. diversity. Also, being in a major city as opposed to an isolated area can help you really adjust to America. So, don’t write off Mac so quickly. It seems like it would be a great place for you to continue to adjust and flourish, that’s going to be most valuable to you in the long-run.</p>
<p>Nonresident aliens (“internationals”) comprised about 13% of Macalester’s entering class last fall. You still would be surrounded by many, many Americans there (and in the Twin Cities).</p>
<p>I think you would Americanize equally at either place. In this case I would give the edge to Macalester.</p>
<p>So is everyone saying I should go to Macalester because it´s easier to have a social life there?</p>
<p>Also, Bates is ranked slightly higher, will it make a difference when looking for a job or applying to grad schools?</p>
<p>Actually I’d like to know when did you get accepted by Macalester?
I am an international applicant from China but still haven’t been notified the decision yet…</p>
<p>i was accepted a week ago, but i live in us</p>