<p>I’d like to point out that UConn’s standards are higher than URI’s, and UConn seems like a much nicer school. Although there are some obnoxious people, those seem to be those who get in based on athletics. Nothing appeals to me about URI, other than the Bubble Tea House. Granted, I’m from Rhode Island. However, in terms of surrounding area, Storrs really is in the middle of nowhere, and you need to learn to be social. My boyfriend goes there after transferring from Avery Point, and didn’t really make friends his freshman year and didn’t get to see his high school friends. </p>
<p>Also, there’s nothing wrong with being an art major. At URI, though, probably, because the art department is supposedly atrocious. Still, I hate when art majors get so much crap, since we have to do just as much, if not more, work. At least, if you’re a true art major. :)</p>
<p>Anyway, sorry for the off-topic stuff. I recommend you saving your money, and grad schools will understand. You’re better off doing well at a mediocre school as opposed to doing mediocre at a great school.</p>