<p>Interesting choice. Both are FABULOUS schools overall and provide students with a wonderful middle American experience. Both are big into athletics as well with storied programs, though Illinois is a better football school by far. </p>
<p>Both schools offer students a plethora of majors and have wonderful programs from theatre to music to psychology to business and liberal arts to science and math. There is no wrong decision here, trust me!</p>
<p>You might spend some time on the threads for each school, and also ask the colleges to help you talk to existing students perhaps on facebook pages for students there to get a vibe. But frankly, I think the vibe will be similar at both. And LOTS of diversity. you wont be lonely at either school. The weather and topography are similar and your travel similar…likely you fly into Chicago for both from an international location. </p>
<p>Come with an open mind, an open heart and spirit, with TOLERANCE for everyone, and you will be rewarded with an exceptional educational and social experience that will last your entire life. </p>
<p>Flip the coin on choosing. No wrong choice here. What would I do? Try to find the best fit and the place that has more of my interests…perhaps you like classical music? Indiana’s Music School is at the conservatory level. Its simply amazing. Even if you don’t play violin or cello, they will provide you with simply astonishing concerts. See where I am going with this? Find your interests…go to their websites, and even contact the department heads…they will appreciate your polite inquiry. </p>
<p>Congratulations! Welcome to the United States.</p>