What Really Makes You Want to Go to a School?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am still sort of puzzled what makes people want to go to a certain school. I know cities can have certain effects on people. But other than Columbia I haven't really fallen in love with a school. I feel kind of weird since I've visited 7 schools already. I havent looked at NYU yet though so there could be hope. I am worried because my only dream school is very hard to get into and idk want to end up going somewhere I am indifferent about.</p>

<p>So what makes you really like a school? Examples would help. Thanks</p>

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<p>Campus feel. The people that go there. </p>

<p>Some people don't click with schools right away, though. There's nothing wrong with that.</p>

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<p>The academic atmosphere and the people there (this is very important to me. I don't want to spend 4 years with people I don't like), which also includes the professors.</p>

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Campus feel. The people that go there.

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<p>Exactly. The atmosphere and people.</p>

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<p>It's different for everyone.</p>

<p>Here is my criteria:
1) Bike use is common
2) Beautiful campus/dorm room
3) Strong sociology program
4) Limited distribution reqs
5) Urban or within biking distance of a nice town
6) Overall excellent academics</p>

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<p>brand hit it.</p>

<p>i created a list based on some general measurable criteria and then visited to get a feel only for the atmosphere and the people. happened to fall in love with three (all very similar) out of the final prospectives and then made an incredibly tough decision.</p>

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<p>thanks a lot, appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Chicago is similar to Columbia. NYU is nothing like Columbia, much less of a real campus.</p>