aya129131

So, I know that there are a few other threads like this, but they were all really kind of focused on premed, or prelaw, or there was a biochem one. I have no idea what I want to major in, although my likeliest choices are either Psychology or something to do with writing. I'm also a huge fan of languages and history, so I'm really kind of lost. Originally, I really wanted to go to Columbia, what with it being in NYC and all that (I'm not sure if this is relevant or makes a difference, but I'm from Toronto, Canada). Plus, it's a great school, and it seems as though New York would be a great place to be to study, and I love big cities. I've always wanted to go there. But I've also just been more or less given the opportunity to go to Cornell, which I know is also a great school, and I've heard that the campus is beautiful, and that the people are really nice, and that it's a great place to be, etc. Plus, I also like peace and quiet, so depending on the day and what mood I'm in, I could either really want to disappear into the country, or do the opposite and go somewhere lively and big and crowed. Only thing is, I have no idea if I'm even going to get into Columbia (it all depends on whether or not the women's tennis coach decides to give me a spot on her team or not), so I'm not sure if I should keep trying, or just leave it alone. But anyway, assuming I am able to go to both schools, I'd be torn as to where to go. Should I keep trying to get into Columbia, or should I just stick with Cornell? I'd really appreciate people's opinions, what the pros and cons are, all that jazz. Where do you think would be better and why? Thanks a ton for your help!

abiskinner

Columbia! I don't have much of a basis for judgement, other than that both of my parents went there so I can say easily it is a GREAT school. They were in the same class as Obama. Although Cornell is also great, I know somebody who went there.