<p>WPI is definitely located in an urban area. Although it is mostly a contained campus, and has a campus feel (unlike Boston University, for instance). It is located in the middle of Worcester. Admittedly it is a smaller city.</p>
<p>Northeastern in Boston does have a campus-y feel, despite the incredible urban conveniences. A few years ago they talked about trying to incorporate a more project-based approach, but I don’t know the current status on that. Certainly the co-op program gives students a great opportunity to apply engineering skills. </p>
<p>Of our many college visits, Northeastern got highest marks for blend of campus/city. Case was nice too, just more sprawling. Both of course require street smarts when venturing beyond campus borders, especially at night. Same for BU, except not so much of a campus.</p>
<p>Per Google, I found this project info on Clarkson, my engineering school…
[Clarkson</a> University: Team Project-Based Learning](<a href=“http://www.clarkson.edu/coulter/team.html]Clarkson”>http://www.clarkson.edu/coulter/team.html)</p>
<p>OP - This post is for other interested families. I adored Clarkson, but Potsdam NY it is definitely NOT urban.</p>
<p>LOL! That is for sure. DD is a skier so perhaps the Adirondacks would be a draw!</p>
<p>The Adirondacks would be great for cross country skiing. I did not know many students that went downhill skiing since the big ski centers are a few hours away. Also time and money were both in short supply. The closest place was a small hill in Tupper Lake - [Ski</a> Big Tupper! ?](<a href=“http://skibigtupper.org/]Ski”>http://skibigtupper.org/) I went night skiing there a few times - that was fun.</p>