Tulane; Univ. of Alabama; Rhodes; or Vanderbilt?
2006-12-29 16:36:21 · 9 answers · asked by . 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Vanderbilt University is an excellent choice, but if you live in Alabama you're best bet is to attend the University of Alabama system because it's a pretty good public university system. Tulane University is where the Yahoo! guys met, and Rhodes College is quite an obscure post-secondary institution but sometimes obscurity hits the ticket. In a nutshell, it does not really matter where you attend post-secondary education what should matter is the strength of the curriculum of what you wish to study for the next four years and how generous the financial aid package is. I wish you the very best of luck in your studies.
2006-12-29 16:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Maria Gallercia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also, something to consider when you evaluate private vs. public schools--private schools can be unbelievably expensive, although some give great scholarships to offset the cost. Speaking as a public school graduate from a great public university, I am SOOO glad that I didn't rack up a lot of loans to pay for college, because the job market for the most part is terrible after college, and it's likely going to take a while for you to make any money at all, let alone enough to pay off big loans.
Which I guess is all just a long way of saying what the other person said--"whichever one gives you the best scholarship." ;-)
I also echo the STRONG advice to visit the schools you are considering. Campuses have distinctive vibes, and you'll often be able to tell if you like a school or not by walking around, checking out other students, etc. I remember going to visit the library at UC Berkeley and being completely weirded out by the tenseness exuded by all the cramming students in there.
But remember that under it all, you'll have the experience you create, regardless of what school you attend--that is, the time you have in college depends a lot more on what you do than on the college you decide to attend.
2006-12-29 17:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by espresso! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the students at each and visit the campuses! The right one will resonate with you in a very powerful way -- you will think, "I can really see myself here!"
Even if it's not love at first sight, do a little more research, and find out which of them has a program, club, team, sorority, or something of that sort that makes you really excited.
2006-12-29 16:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by Charlotte R. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't expect us to tell you if we know nothing about your strengths and stuff... besides, I know basically nothing about those schools, except I think Alabama's a technical school, but I have no idea.
Well, look at the school websites, visit the schools if possible, and pick the one that you like and that fits you best.
2006-12-29 16:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Kenny H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a state university close enough to attend classes while living at home? If so, I recommend that. You can graduate without student loans that way.
2006-12-29 16:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by SLWrites 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one can really tell you what college you should go to because its really up to you on what you want to study/take in college and what you want to do with the rest of your life.
2006-12-29 16:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by kid vicious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoever offers you the best scholarship.
2006-12-29 16:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by bustylaroo99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
univ. of rhodes.
2006-12-31 03:08:53 · answer #8 · answered by chikka 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DUKE
2006-12-29 16:38:26 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Allen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋