Northwestern Vs. small LAC

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>Hey everyone! I was accepted into Northwestern U. I completely wasn't expecting it, so I hadn't researched the school as much as I had others. Throughout my college search, I was primarily looking at small liberal arts colleges. Right now, I'm down to Vassar College. I LOVE Vassar. But I'm concerned whether NU would better suit me for my intended major. (astronomy/ physics) and Northwestern certainly does have more research opportunities. I'm an artsy but nerdy kid. (extracurriculars include piano/pipe organ and painting) My question is, should I choose Northwestern over Vassar? I'm having a really tough time. </p>

<p>my concerns about NU: too many frats, too big a school, not the right student body, chicago weather</p>

<p>concerns about Vassar: not enough research opportunities, maybe too small for me (IDK?!)</p>

<p>NU's prestige is tugging me towards Chicago, and honestly, I thought I'd be going to Vassar, but I'm lost now. I feel like by not going to NU, I'm giving up a great academic opportunity.</p>

<p>Can any current students/parents/etc. help me out? What do you think?</p>

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<p>bump bump :D</p>

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<p>Had (have?) a similar situation. Got accepted to a really small school and NU (along with others). I come from a smaller city and I believe I am going to take the chance and venture out into a bigger campus. My parents are from larger cities so they kind of want me to head somewhere with opportunity.</p>

<p>To sum it up, sometimes you have to take a small risk. I feel that NU is an opportunity that I would later regret giving up, so I feel I should take advantage of it.</p>