<p>Forgot to add i am interested in majoring in economics. Am an international student with no aid. So which should it be the gsp program in nyu or colby. </p>
<p>Would be grateful for any input</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Those are two VERY different schools! Colby is rural and small. NYU is the exact opposite. Colby has a quaint campus; NYU is the exact opposite. First you need to ask yourself what you would prefer: the big city or a small town? A research university or a small liberal arts college? Each has its pluses and minuses.</p>
<p>Wow - I believe that's about the broadest difference between options that anyone's ever posted on this board. But because they're such opposites, the choice should be simple, as Katliamom explained. I require that my college campuses look like campuses, so NYU turns me off. But, of course, it's one of the most popular choices for American students.</p>
<p>Most internationals would be more comfortable in New York than in rural New England. I would choose NYU. It offers more choices of majors and courses, better chances of internships, etc. You would not be bored during your free time, either. It is a well known school, too.</p>
<p>Look at the number of international students at each and the amount of support you can get from each for acclimating to living in the States and so far from home. Aside from academics and the obvious differences mentioned above, you want to be someplace where you will feel comfortable. Look specifically also at international orientation, perhaps even write to the international student office and ask a variety of questions on the college communities.</p>
<p>^That being said, I know many international students who thrived at the small, rural northeast schools and probably enjoyed the experience a lot more than attending NYU, even if there are a higher % of foreign students there. I, personally, think NYU would be the worst college experience in the country, but ~ 30,000 applicants seem to disagree with me. This is really the kind of thing that only you can decide for yourself based on feel and what you hope to get out of your college experience.</p>