<p>Yes. I know its kind of counter-intuitive to be passionate about studying, as studying is perceived as boring. However, I gain deep satisfaction from studying, learning, WORKING.</p>
<p>At the university I'm at now the students generally carry the opposite character make-up I think (this statement might not be completely true). They just seem to be happy about the idea of going to college, not necessarily having any ardor for learning. Does anyone know of such universities that match my character?</p>
<p>*Any universities that aren't about "partying" (I never party) or sports so much. </p>
<p>*Any with a fair amount of black students so that I don't feel too much like a black sheep (this isn't too important however). </p>
<p>*One where there has a good computer science program (ideally a celebrate or high ranked comp sci program)</p>
<p>*One where the university carries beauty</p>
<p>I've decided against the Ivy's because I haven't done much volunteering or extracurricular act's.</p>
<p>Look at Johns Hopkins University. It is not known for a beautiful campus, though. University of Chicago has the intellectual atmosphere that you want, and a beautiful campus, but I do not think that it is very well known specifically for computer science. Still, it really sounds like a match for you. How about MIT? It is in a nice area, but once again, the campus is not spectacular, more or less a bunch of buildings.</p>
<p>Stanford fits all of those except the first, but there’s a niche there for non-partiers, as there is almost anywhere. For whole universities with a non-party vibe, your choices are limited to UChicago, a few other universities (aside from strictly religious universities), and a selection of LACs.</p>
<p>I second Caltech and UChicago. I don’t know about their computer science programs, but both WUSTL and William and Mary seem to have a student body who enjoys learning. If you are very concerned with the reputation of the computer science program, it may be in your best interest to research universities known for theirs, and compare it to your criteria.</p>
<p>mmm I’m biased, but I think UCLA would fit your description pretty well. Only about 5% of the school is black, but race really isn’t a big deal (and you’ll find a very involved African Student Union awaiting you).</p>
<p>Anyway, it’s a pretty fun place, and most students (at least the ones I’ve talked to) seem to genuinely enjoy what they’re learning, or at least see the long-term benefits of it. And our CS program has a great rep.</p>
<p>If you have any Qs, feel free to shoot me a message. Good luck!</p>
<p>I agree with the recs of UChicago, JHU, MIT, CalTech and Stanford, as well as the suggestion not to give up on the Ivies (though I don’t specifically know about CS at all those schools). </p>
<p>Thanks for all of the replies. I may just try the Ivies after all. Now begins the task of narrowing down these choices to find which once exactly has what I want and need.</p>
<p>Binghamton University–SUNY Binghamton was the birthplace of IBM and the flight simulator, the BU Computer Science program is great. Students are the best and brightest from across NY, the country and around the world.</p>
<p>Students work hard but find balance in the things they were passionate about in HS.</p>
<p>Many CS students get sucked up into jobs with Wall Street firms for internships and jobs–like Goldman Sachs.</p>
<p>I hear you can stay on an extra year and walk away with an MBA too.</p>
<p>SUNY price tag is great.</p>
<p>Very diverse student body–33% are students of color. Very inclusive campus.</p>