The ultimate dilema

College Search & Selection
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<p>While I like the vibe and student bodies of LACs, I also kind of want the traditional big college experience. I love college football and march madness, going to parties, being in a college town, racial diversity, school spirit, and all the opportunities of big state universities but I also love the liberal, down to earth student bodies, the courses usually offered, the cozyness, the diversity of interests, and the accepting student body. While I don't like how traditional state universities have huge student bodies, I also don't like how claustrophobic LACs can be. I'm also not into the whole preppy frat thing either.</p>

<p>Any suggestions of colleges that are kind of between an LAC and a big state college?</p>

<p>My dream colleges right now are Wesleyan U and UNC-chapel hill</p>

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<p>Look into some mid-sized universities (5000 or so students) which might offer you the best of both worlds. A couple of examples would be Villanova or Lehigh.</p>

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<p>I don’t see anything in your post other than the word “cozyness” that doesn’t describe a large university.</p>

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<p>Some large state U’s have small honors programs. If you are able to qualify for an honors program that may give you the experience you are looking for.</p>

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<p>Look for LACs that are part of a consortium (ie, several LACs grouped together).
How selective are the schools you were thinking of?</p>