<p>how's charlottesville like? and is it easy to get of town to a bigger city w/o a car?</p>
<p>C'ville is a wonderful college town...and "the corner" area really feels like part of the campus, great restaurants, shops, etc in a quaint area. My D loves C'ville and UVA...not too big, not too small. I can't speak to transportation since she is from Northern VA and has a car, but I know quite a number of students fly in/out of Charlottesville Airport and she has transported quite a number to Washington Dulles. Washington/Northern VA is only 2 hours away.</p>
<p>i second mckin's post! C'ville is the quintessential college town! especially right near grounds;the mall area is also very cool. however, like any place, it has its bad areas, but everyone knows where not to go. d. went OOS and is a very satisfied grad now!</p>