NU vs. UVA

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>hey all,
lets consider for a second that one is in the terrible position of having to choose NU and UVA (not such a terrible position actually). BTW I'm only a junior so this is more curiosity then having to make an actual decision.
I'm into the sciences and would like a sort of "hardcore" academic experience i.e. all nighters at the library and working on research with a professor from an early year. Here I believe NU has the edge as UVA's strengths lie in their humanities programs. </p>

<p>Next, I want a great social scene. I'm not too concerned about plays or restaurants, but I would like a sizable Greek system. Both schools do have this but UVa is known for having a "better" system. </p>

<p>So if there are any factors that I am missing (obviously a bunch but these are my two main concerns) please enlighten me.</p>

<p>Muchos Gracias</p>

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<p>Northwestern has a better Greek system, so based on your two criteria, Northwestern wins here.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the feedback, these aren’t my only two criteria, so if there is anything else please feel free to add on.</p>

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<p>What sciences are you interested in?</p>

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<p>I take a class in biochemical lab techniques that I love and my AP physics class is the greatest class I’ve taken… so i guess all of them. I know NU has the ISP which I’ve looked into a lot and could deffinitley see myself being apart of as long as it wasn’t a massive time commitment.</p>