<p>I went to the Reilly Weekend, and am honored to have been invited. Unfortunately, I felt like I really didn't fit in at the school and, as a result, was sad. It's between ND, Carleton, and NYU Shanghai. I really felt like I fit in at Carleton and was happy the entirety of my visit. </p>
<p>I just feel like there's something wrong with me... Like now I'm sitting here wishing I was normal so I loved the place. </p>
<p>Should I reconsider and/or revisit? Also, please don't tell me I don't belong here. I'm just trying to get second opinions. </p>
<p>Potential Comp Sci/Music Comp double major w/ Chinese fluency</p>
<p>They are all great schools but they are very different. Don’t second guess yourself. My S loves ND but my D really wanted to attend a LAC – she loves the intimacy of a smaller school and a smaller campus and she is happy and is getting a wonderful education. Different strokes for different folks! There is no one right answer or one right school for everyone. I suggest that you attend the school you feel comfortable at and never look back! Congratulations on having great choices.</p>
<p>I think that the student life at Carleton and ND is so vastly different that if you felt at home at one and out of place at the other, your gut is probably right. With schools so different, it’s probably not a coincidence that you felt that way. But if you were disappointed by how you felt at ND and thought you would feel different, it might not be a bad idea to take another visit if you have the time and money to do so. Good luck!</p>
<p>I think I remember speaking with you at the Reilly weekend. You’re a talented kid. And with about 2000 different kids coming in August who may be more your type, you may feel more at home. I can’t tell you where to go, but go with your gut.</p>
<p>Bonzobv: don’t be sad. The second visits and Reilly weekend are another opportunity to get a feel for the school. Our DD had a wonderful Reilly weekend but ended up declining ND for another school that “felt right” to her. A year later she is very, very happy. She told me she felt a little guilty about turning down ND at the time but trusted her gut. Trust yours.</p>