Colleges??

Question

I asked this in the actual college section but i didnt get many answers so i thought i might ask over here.
Im 17 and i have decided to apply to The University of Texas at Austin,Portland State University (in Oregon),and University Nebraska-Lincoln.So I had some questions for people who have attended these schools in the last 5-10 years.
1)Which school did u go to?
2)What did u like about the school?
3)What did u dislike about the school?
4)If u lived in the dorm, did u like it?And was it safe?
5)Are there a lot of activities to do on campus?
6) Are there a lot of shops and resturants and such within walking distance of the campus?
Thanks for answering.

I was thinking Portland becuase they have a good history department.I want to major in history and minor in pschology.(yes im a nerd i know)

Answer 1

Alright, i have not attended these colleges, but Im from Iowa currently attending college in Houston. So i have friends that go to U of T and those who go to UNL.

The campus of UNL is BEAUTIFUL! My friend plays bball there and lives in the dorms. She loves it, and it is very safe! Much smaller town than Austin, but still plenty to do. And much safer. But you must like Snow.

Uof T is also a great school from what I have heard from friends. A party school but still not as bad as A&M! Plenty of stuff to do in Austin yearround.. but u have to like the EXTREME heat and humidity.

And for Portland.. im assume.. u gota like rain!

My opinion is UNL..great campus, great location, safe!,. and i still chose the Midwest weather over the South anyday!.
GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

These colleges are all over the country. My advice is to pick one college that is pretty close to home (wherever it may be) and make it a state school.

You are more likely to get accepted and get scholarships for state schools in the state that you live in.

Then explore other schools. If you know a major or interest that is really important, be sure the schools have that major or a good program with your interests.

Nebraska is a huge football college.
Texas is a huge football STATE! UT is also a party school. ( but all schools have parties.)

Visit the campuses and apply to all of them.

Answer 3

I didn't go to any of those schools, but I wanted to add my 2 cents. I went to a big football school and it was SO FUN. It's been 17 years since I graduated, and I still love to watch my team on New Year's day, and I still love going to games. Really, for me, college wouldn't have been nearly as fun without football -- it was one of those bonding things that will forever link me with my university.

For that reason, if everything else is equal, I'd think pretty hard about Texas and Nebraska -- you'd get to be a Longhorn or Husker for life.

Answer 4

Sorry, I know this doesn't answer the question, but that is awesome! I'm a junior in HS and going to major in History. I only know one other person who wants to. Anyway, good luck, sorry!

Answer 5

I don't know why those first answers were so negative. They must not understand plain english. Obviously never went to college...Anyhow- I did not attend any of the schools you listed but wish you good luck!!

Answer 6

You may also want to visit the campuses and read a book that compares the colleges.

Answer 7

I;m only in high school so yah. sorry but, i hope that you make the right choice and choose a fab career. good luck with your choices.

Answer 8

huh i dont understand

Answer 9

i don't know redneck

Answer 10

idk i didn't go to collage