<p>The May first deadline is approaching and I'm really having difficulty deciding between unc and nu. I have visited both schools and I really enjoyed both. Opportunity to research, small discussion-based classes, and intellectual inquiry define my wants in in the academic environment of my undergraduate education. I am from southern california, orange county, ironically. At unc I was accepted into the honors program, first year fellows at the johnston center for undergraduate excellence and undergrad research scholars. Those programs definitely seem to emulate the academic environment I'm looking for. Weather is a factor, but would not be a major deterrent. I'm looking to get a varied education(premed/computer engineering/business/design). Any thoughts?</p>