<p>The schools I really like are in the south, namely Auburn, but also Ole Miss, Alabama and Tennessee.</p>
<p>My parents are really pushing for me to stay closer to home and they favor Indiana. I'm looking into pursuing either business or some kind of 'public service' career, so IU's business school definitely sticks out to me.</p>
<p>But when I was there, I didn't like it for some reason. I mean, the campus was beautiful and all (so is Auburn's), but I didn't get a good vibe. For whatever reason, I was left with the impression that the student body was thriving with jerks and snobs, an impression I didn't get at any of the southern schools I visited, including Ole Miss which actually has that reputation.</p>
<p>I guess I could be happy at IU, but I would probably enjoy life more at Auburn. Part of me is still listening to what others are saying and I find myself valuing IU's education against my affinity for southern schools.</p>
<p>So I guess the question I have is, if I work hard enough at those southern schools that have lesser business programs, can I 'make up for the gap'?</p>
<p>Where do you want to live after you graduate? If it's the south, then choose a southern school. The connections/career placement for all colleges are best locally.</p>
<p>I think Auburn is ranked 86th, whereas Alabama is ranked 104th.</p>
<p>do. not. pay. any. attention. to. the. rankings.
why should you pay to go somewhere for 4 years when you can be happier somewhere else, while still achieving the same things?</p>
<p>Exactly, plus I think everything about US News is bogus and the rankings are absolutely pointless, because the rankings can't tell you anything about how much you're going to enjoy those very important four years of your life, so I would definitely recommend going where you want to go, not where a list wants you to go.</p>
<p>Don't go to IU, it's not for everyone and if you don't like it there, there are thousands of other schools. </p>
<p>It's potentially 4 years of your life, although we'll just call it a year because there is always the transfer option. Don't waste it at a place you don't think you'll be happy at just because of prestige. You will be the most successful at the place you will be happy at, because you will want to work there.</p>
<p>Since your interested in business, Tennessee is working on building a state of the art business building. From what I hear, it's going to be pretty spectacular. Just something I'd throw out there.</p>
<p>As much as people nag on Southern schools - mainly the publics, they are really great schools. Some are better than others. It really depends on the programs your interested in. Also think about weather. I know that sounds silly, but if you would prefer more of a winter then TN would have that more so that Alabama or Auburn.</p>
<p>I'm a student at Tennessee, so if you have any specific questions related to UT then feel free to ask me. :)</p>