Willamette U VS. Connecticut College - Please Help

College Search & Selection
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<p>I have 2 days to decide. The first time I visited ConnColl back in October, I was absolutely crazy about it. I loved the internship opportunities, study abroad, language immersion, and general quirkiness and down to earth vibe. When I visited again a few weeks ago, the campus seemed dead and run-down, and I met very few friendly students. The two professors I met were wonderful, however. The admitted student open house seemed a bit unorganized as well. I also found it strange that they didn't show us any normal freshman dorm rooms on the residential tour, just the fancy suites reserved for RAs.
I had a great experience at Willamette. I love the study hearths, and the fact that the professors bring their dogs to school(does this occur at ConnColl as well?). Professors seemed unbelievably approachable and helpful, and I just don't know if this is the same at ConnColl as well. Willamette also has a strong study abroad and internship program.
My biggest worry about Willamette is that it's too close to my home(Seattle), and won't allow me to take as many risks. I got the vibe that the faculty holds your hand and doesn't allow as much independence. I believe that ConnColl would give me more of an opportunity to learn how to be an adult, and seek my own opportunities.
Questions:
Are students successful getting into medical school with ConnColl's pre-med advising?
In all honesty, how approachable and helpful are the professor at ConnColl?
Does Willamette really hold your hand through everything or is that a false impression?</p>

<p>I'm desperate and lost, and running out of time. Thank you. </p>

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<p>I don’t have answers to those specific questions. Try the individual forums for those colleges, do some reading in them. LAC’s in general have very good relationships between prof and student and Conn College shouldn’t be any different. If you are a flexible or adventurous person, take the “away” experience, that’ what I’d do, and what my daughter did. As you see, you can’t tell everything from a visit. Desperate and lost with two good choices? Get a grip!</p>

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<p>Both choices are great.
If you’re ready for independence, go far away. If you want to be closer to home, pick the other choice.
Both will be nurturing, with close student/faculty relationships.
Find the Fiske Guide, the Insider’s Guide… at your school library. Read what they have to say about vibe and student life.
If one is cheaper for you, that may break the tie.</p>

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<p>Thank you MYOS1634, I will do that </p>