<p>Hi all, i'm a freshman at Wesleyan and don't get me wrong the school is great, it really is, but coming from someone who lives in one the liveliest cities in the country (new orleans), it's safe to say that this small little secluded school is not the college experience I've envisioned. I'm not going to cry about how bad it is here as the community does really try its hardest to make it tolerable but i'm not sure how much longer I can be caged in.</p>
<p>The thing about Wesleyan is that I had never even heard of it until my friend told me I should leave a deposit with them on the last day via common app. so fast foward to orientation and behold i'm seeing Wesleyan for the first time and let's just say I was a bit underwhelmed. I'm in dire need of a more lively atmosphere such as NYC or a school in California. </p>
<p>I'm thinking about sending transfer apps to NYU (which I have visited many times) , Denver university (a bit lower on the tier level but it's near boulder university which is very very fun), Georgetown, and UNC (I think i'd prefer to go here for med/dental school though)</p>
<p>Anyways my question is do any of you have any other ideas for good schools that are in wild/very lively cities and not like the town i'm in? It's very hard for me to work when i'm at this low of a energy level and I love socially stimulating places so any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Oh and just to let you know I plan on studying Neuroscience with a minor in econ while fulfilling pre-med/pre-dent reqs. If the school doesn’t offer Neurosci then i’ll major in Econ and minor in biology or psychology.</p>
<p>No tulane, I do want to get out of the city for a bit which is why NYU is probobaly my top choice. I think if I were to go southern perhaps Rice would be the school to choose for a combination of extreme fun and good academics? And I am a black male…no offense to those who go to Vandi but I don’t find myself getting easily adjusted there haha. I’m still a laid back person which is why I choose Wes but when it comes to the social scene I am very proactive which is why I need a lively atmosphere to keep me going</p>
<p>Ahh yess these sound like good schools. Tulane, NYU, and maybe UNC? are great examples of the combination of academic rigor with a social scene that rivals if not excels against the academics </p>
<p>^Well, it really just seems as though you need a bigger school, because if by UNC, you mean, Chapel Hill, it’s really not that different than Middletown; a sleepy town with a mix of socio-economic classes living close to campus. Basically, any state flagship university, especially west of the Mississippi is going to offer a much livelier social scene than the typical small New England college.</p>
<p>Yeah that’s one point, but also I’m not going to lie and say i’m one of those people that are just going to school just to learn as i’m more interested in having enough money to enjoy my life how I please. Sorry if that sounds petty to those of you who are going to school just to learn but that’s just how I am. It seems Wesleyan is geared towards those who are into learning just for learning sake (and don’t get my wrong, i really do love the subjects im learning hence me choosing neurosci and not just bio, but the thing is I’m not a person whos all school and nothing else). They say NYU is filled with more people who are like me so I guess i’m looking for schools that cater towards that type of mentality. I mean even in post where people are talking about transfering out of NYU it seems their only complaint is the overwhelmingness of the city (which is a quality i’m looking for) and the fact that their peers are more ‘goal’ oriented rather than there for the academic purpose (which i obviously don’t mind). So any other places like that would be greatley appreciated</p>
<p>It’s interesting that this should be coming up now, as several CC threads blaze over allegations made by William Deresiewicz, an author and former Yale professor, about the efficacy of different approaches to college education. Wesleyan is mentioned prominently in at least two magazine articles devoted to Deresiewicz’ book, apparently as a contrast to the type of universities where the principal focus of their undergraduates is on making money. I think that’s a false dichotomy. But, it’s a discussion probably best left for some other time.</p>
<p>Right now, you should rest assured that the number of colleges and universities in the United States where the majority of undergraduates are there purely for the sake of “learning for learning’s sake”, are probably only around ten. That leaves about two or three thousand others to choose from.</p>
<p>Okay then I guess all that remains is to narrow it down to a place where I can do the academics I desire (neurosci/minor in econ alongside premed reqs) and the school be laid back enough (like wesleyan) to where I can enjoy the city they have to offer me</p>
<p>I’ve just read some stories about NYU pre-med’s being in the library on friday nights and if I’m in NYC I definitely want to be able to enjoy the city on the weekends and study hard on weekdays</p>