<p>Obviously this board will be biased LOL, but I'm just looking for some opinions and any additional insight. PC is sooo expensive, and while my parents say they will able to pay tuition, money WILL be tight considering I have an older brother who also attends a private university. We do plan on appealing our financial aid package, though. Not sure how that works... hopefully they will give us more. In addition, I really don't know if I can handle 5 classes a semester? PC's core curriculum is so lengthy - the website says juniors and seniors are expected to take 5 classes a semester to satisfy all the curriculum on time. On the other hand, UConn is much more financially doable. However, I don't know if I will be able to do well in a class of 100+ kids? I'm the type of student who needs to sit up front and ask the teacher questions. I didn't have a problem with it at first but I did a student-for-a-day, and my host's history class was overwhelming. The campus in general was overwhelming to me. FYI, I come from a high school of ~700 students. I guess I should probably add that I am definitely looking for school spirit (but both schools have that), and a thriving city nearby (clearly PC wins that one). And BTW, I'm going in undecided. Thanks for any possible advice, guys.</p>
<p>I am probably biased too, but I am feeling like answering your question now 
- UCONN</p>
<p>First, money is a huge problem for sure, so if I were you, I would take my career prospect seriously. Would you make more coming out of PC than Uconn? Not very likely. PC is a liberal arts school, so they don’t really make you put an emphasis on your specific majors (the DWC kind of holds it back to). I know the business major there is popular, but Uconn has consistently ranked higher ([Rankings</a> : University of Connecticut School of Business](<a href=“http://www.business.uconn.edu/cms/p819]Rankings”>Rankings: UConn School of Business Top-ranked by US News | School of Business)) in terms of quality and average salaries. Engineering, health, biochem, literature…in a public school like Uconn are more well known for decent facilities, professors, etc. You went to a small school, so its time to step out and meet various kinds of people.</p>
<p>In college, wherever we’re talking about, it is totally up to you to whether slack off or care about your grades. The number of kids in your class is not important. PC kids are motivated (87% graduation rate), a lot of people like that fact because the school cares about GPA during their admission process. Work hard, wherever you end up going, but I would lean toward UConn if I were you, because there are simply more to make out of it.</p>
<p>Anyway, if you don’t think so, just ignore my post :)</p>
<p>For your information, I am going to Providence College.</p>
<p>Thank you, I really appreciate your advice. Regarding what you said about PC being a liberal arts school - I really don’t mind that, considering I have NO IDEA what I want to do with my life. I mean, I know for sure I won’t be going into any kind of engineering, science, math, pre-med, etc., I’m leaning towards sociology/american studies/political science/international affairs. I’m just worried that I’d be a tiny little goldfish swimming in the Atlantic Ocean if I go to UConn! When you say you are “going to PC”, are you going in the fall or are you currently a student there?</p>
<p>oops sorry, I am going to be a freshman, class of 2017. Again, speaking of that, I am biased , but I really did extensive research before applying ED. I am just like you, not a kind of math or physics person. Still, I think Uconn is a better option for their reputation and varieties, but if you didn’t sense that it was a right place, go for PC. Good luck with your college choice! Let me know which one you choose ;)</p>
<p>I’m a PC grad from many years ago, now going through this process as a parent. </p>
<p>Loved my time at PC. However, there was nothing unique about PC that couldn’t have happened elswhere. When making your choice, be a smart consumer. Don’t get caught up in the marketing. PC and UConn can both provide a fine education, a memorable experience, and most importantly get you the credentials you need in the world. They are different to be sure, but either one can work for you. If PC means incurring debt or other financial hardship, and UConn means little or no debt, go with UConn. In the final analysis, your success in life depends on you, not whether you chose PC or UConn.</p>
<p>My son is a freshman majoring in Mech Eng at UCONN. We live in a little town of 3100 ppl and his regional High school has 800 in it. I thought he’d be more interested in a smaller school. The 1st school we toured was Roger Williams and I thought it was a nice small campus, right on the water and he liked it too. but then he spent 5 days at UCONN participating in an engineering program for high school students. It became his top choice and remained his top choice all thru the college applying process. Yes, Providence is a great place (both my parents born and raised there and went to Brown) but UCONN has so much going on on the campus that there is always stuff to do. They are building the little Storrs Center so there are getting to be more restaurants, etc by the campus. Uconn’s campus is beautiful with the open spaces and rolling hills. I do think the reputation is great and if you are not sure what you want to major in there are lots to choose from at UCONN. good luck to you!</p>