<p>Urban - In a major city but still has its own campus, like USC.</p>
<p>College Town - Small town where everything is centered around the school, like Indiana University Bloomington.</p>
<p>Where would you go and why? Any specific reason on why you believe that particular setting is better?</p>
<p>superurban - like GWU or NYU, with no distinct campus but instead a neighborhood</p>
<p>that's my vote</p>
<p>Urban. I really like a campus oriented school, but still having the opportunity to go into the city.</p>
<p>well, one of the coolest urban schools I've seen was McGill... Montreal is like the city of all cities. IMO lol</p>
<p>100% college town- you only get to be a college student once.</p>
<p>Either is good for me. Suburban with a big city in the near vicinity sounds great to me.</p>
<p>My favorite type of school during my own college process was, like acarta07, a suburban school near a major city (like Swarthmore). I was willing to look at, however, schools in just about any location... a college town (like Amherst) and a big city (like Philadelphia) tied in my book for second best location with rural as my least favorite.</p>
<p>College town. So much more random fun (sledding, ice skaing on ponds, house parties, fun playfulness) that never happens on urban campuses. Plus I think you get to spend more quality time with your friends. Personally I think all cities offer on weekends is drinking (bars) and eating (restaurants). More campusy colleges actually have people attend campus events.</p>
<p>College town -- More community feeling, makes the campus feel unified.</p>
<p>Urban hands down, NYU is my dream school, I have my fingers crossed that I will get in there for grad school.</p>
<p>What more could you ask for in a city/college town, NYC has it all. And NYC is your campus.</p>
<p>school in a medium sized city that is geared towards a college somewhat with easy access to a really big city...
I think the perfect place would be madison, wi</p>
<p>I definitely think College town would be the best experience...but still pretty close to a major city (like within an hour)</p>
<p>You should go to college in a college town and get your summer internships in a city. There's plenty of time to be a yuppie later - don't miss out on campus life while you have the chance.</p>
<p>I actually transferred out of a top 10 urban school largely because of the city. It just wasn't that much fun at 18, and I felt I was missing out on the "college fun" so many of my friends were having. My campus oriented school (Dartmouth) was the best time in the world for me. But for grad school at 24 the city was awesome.</p>
<p>The thing about going to school in a big city is that it makes your grow up and mature real fast.</p>
<p>I don't think that one location can be labeled as better than the other. I think it really depends on the individual. Where will you be happiest? There are some people who could be equally happy at either. I'd suggest visiting some campuses during the school year - that's the best way to tell whether a school is for you.</p>
<p>I like Tufts because it's in a small town right next to a big city.</p>
<p>I would go to a college town and live the life of a real college student then move to NYC!</p>