<p>Academics are important to me, but I have no idea what I want to major in. At one point I was thinking international development, then anthropology, and then urban planning. As a result, I have abandoned choosing my school based on the academics b/c I don't know what to do and they both sound good...except I guess UVa has more majors, but w&m offers a more personalized curriculum with the advisors and such.
Being from DC - where there's always something to do and, personally, I think it's beautiful - a student life and a traditional campus are important to me. Both schools have beautiful campuses, but I'm not big on how prevalent the party scene seems at UVa. However, w&m is often characterized as lacking in a social scene - like you have to go searching for it. I am typically more of an introvert so I am worried that I might get lost in a bigger school, but at the same time I think it could be good for me and help me become more outgoing (or not I really don't know). At the same time I'm worried that I'll get bored at a smaller school. I also don't want my dorms or meals to suck...and maybe affordable options to live off campus later on if that becomes a thing.
High school was stressful for me b/c I felt pressure to do well from the competition. I don't want college to be the same way, I want to enjoy my classes without too much pressure and I'm just looking for some insight/advice. </p>
<p>You will get pressure from either schools, if you want to do well. So you should visit and see which one will more fit.</p>
<p>@artloversplus I have visited both and it hasn’t done anything for me. </p>