Zachattack44:
Hey all. I’m a rising senior and am having a really tough time deciding between these two schools. Since I’m getting recruited for Track at both schools, I have to make a decision about which school I want to attend within the next few weeks. Ideally, I would want to double major in English and Psychology. Any tips on how to make the best decision?
I love Penn because of the Kelly Writer’s House, the positive psychology center, the isolated campus, the track team (and penn relays), and emphasis on interdisciplinary study. I’m a little concerned with the large size of the university and the mixed reviews on campus culture. While it’s known as the social Ivy, I’ve heard from a lot of sources that it can be a pressure cooker and mental health is a big issue there.
I love Williams because of it’s intimate Liberal Arts approach to education, beautiful location (I love nature), D3 track team (though I do wish it was D1), and overall campus community. Everyone there seemed really friendly, and it’s definitely a place where I could see myself flourish.
I love both places and understand that no college is truly perfect so whichever one I choose I think I’ll find my place and happiness there. But it is a really hard decision to make, would love for some feedback especially from people that have attended the schools to help me make a decision. Thanks guys
I meant like it’s isolated from the city or at least it feels like that when you walk on Locust Ave. It feels like it’s own little island so you’re not constantly reminded you are in a city but you can easily walk out into Philly
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