<p>I am not in journalism any longer for reasons stated in post #1. I am planning on taking drama all four years of high school. I also have been on the swim team for the last two years and will be doing diving this year. I will join the literary magazine after school and drama and maybe french club this year. </p>
<p>UGA is on my list and I know they have a great journalism program, but UGA is obsessed with sports and greek life. I have never been to a high school football game and I don’t plan on going in the future. I am def not anti social, it just doesn’t interest me. UGA was rated the number one party school. I am going to get an education, not to get drunk every single night. I def want some party/social atmosphere, but not to that extent. Tech would be a great deal, too bad I don’t like math or science lol. </p>
<p>If I really wanted a private school; I would be be looking out of state. The only plus in staying instate is Hope. I actually love Georgia’s weather and the change of season. I grew up in South Florida and lived there ten years. It is way too humid down there. However, I do not like the southern atmosphere. In Florida, everyone is from the north and it really isn’t the south. I never heard y’all or yes m’am or sir until I moved here. If I could have Florida’s northern atmosphere and Georgia’s weather, I will be a happy camper. My whole family is from NY, so were not southern at all. Suprinsingly, I am not a huge beach goer or nature person. I do like to hike in the mountains, but have never been camping. Peace and quiet is good for a day or two, but not for four years of college. I heard Berry is on a farm? Not for me, lol. Most colleges in Georgia are very conservative (except Emory). I really can’t deal with being the only democrat any longer. </p>
<p>Is there any great deals concerning $$$ OOS? I know there are in Minnesota, but the schools there are way too rural. I really want a NY or LA feel in college. I love the non campus feeling of NYU and the whole no school spirit thing. I also don’t want a low tier school for a couple of reasons. One- I could have taken the easier classes and still have got in the school. Two- I rather be the bottom half of students admitted then the top. </p>
<p>How about U Dayton? Does anyone know anything about this school? Yes, I know I did <em>terrible</em> on the PSAT. But I feel like I learned a lot more in the year since and I will study next time for standarized tests. I don’t think it is worth it to take the PSAT again because I will not qualify for national merit. I am going to take the SAT in January and the ACT in Febuary of 2011. I will retake the test I do better in. I really do not want four years of hell. I want to make the right college decision. </p>
<p>Thanks everyone!</p>