Hello! I’ve pretty much narrowed down my decision to West Virginia University or UK. I’d honestly be fine with either of them. The only thing that makes me a bit skeptical is the reputation of WVU. I’m undecided with my major so either college would work fine with me. I still have to visit UK’s campus over the weekend but WVU also had a good atmosphere. WVU is 2 hours and UK is 6 hours from my home.
Does anyone have any suggestions/info that could help me finalize my decision?
I’ve been to both Morgantown and Lexington. Really, this is a difficult question to answer. Both are state flagships. Yes, WVU has its party-heavy reputation, but the truth is that just about any flagship/large university will have a party scene. Both schools also have strong sports teams, though WVU is more known for football, UK for basketball.
Personally, I like U of Kentucky, but this is largely because I love Lexington, so much so that I applied to UK for doctoral study (but went elsewhere). It’s the perfect-sized city with some really beautiful neighborhoods right near the university: picturesque with brick streets and all. I also like Ramsey’s Diner, which has several locations. Outside of Lexington you’ll see some of the most beautiful surroundings: rolling hills, lots of trees and foliage, and lots of horses!
Truth is, you’ll be fine with either. You’re two hours from WVU, so I’m guessing that you’ve visited? Have you visited UK? I’d go with whichever one feels best. Also, if cost is an issue, I would consider which one is most affordable.