UW, UNC-CH, or McGill

College Search & Selection
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Hello!
I am having a difficult time choosing between schools and I would appreciate any insight into these schools to help me in making a decision. I am fortunate to receive in state tuition for both Washington (dad lives there) and North Carolina. I am also a Canadian citizen so I would receive domestic tuition at McGill in Montreal. I am trying to decide between the University of Washington, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and McGill. I have received assured admittance to the Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC and they have given me a full tuition scholarship. I have not received scholarship at UW or McGill but we are not concerned about their cost. I am interested in studying business with perhaps a double major in environmental science or biology. I know that these schools have very different atmospheres and was hoping someone may have some insights into the environments at each school. I think that all three schools have a decent reputation so I am not worried about that but I think that each have unique opportunities such as the ability to learn French while studying in Montreal or the chance to move back home to Seattle.

I am coming from an extremely small high school (34 in graduating class) and I think that I do well in an environment where I can carve out my own niche and not get too lost in the crowd. I am definitely looking for a bigger school experience however and so if anyone can speak to their experience at these schools that would be fantastic!
I appreciate any help anyone can give and thank you in advance.

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I love all three schools. Each has a different environment. UW is cool, and it’s beautiful, if you can deal with the rain. McGill has an international feel, and Montreal is a great city. UNC Chapel Hill is in one of the best college towns out there, with the best weather of the three. Depends on where you want to live.

Getting in to Kenan Flagler is a great advantage, and certainly not easy. Plus the full tuition is awesome! For me, I would pick UNC, study abroad to learn French or another language, and then go to grad school in a bigger city. You will only have four years of your life to go to college in a college town, but the rest of your life to live in a bigger city. That way, you could accomplish all you want, at a great price.