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Old 05-08-2008, 10:45 PM   #16
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Wonder_ing,
I grew up in St.Louis and agree with you about Boston but if your senior likes Wash U better I suggest making the college itself the priority rather than the city. The relationships students develop with friends and professors contribute more to the college experience than the city.
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:22 AM   #17
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S. is just finishing up freshman year at Tufts and loves it. Will major in IR. Happy with classes in general, with several real standout professors. Housing was so-so this year. They underestimated matriculation and quite a few freshmen ended up in forced triples. Nice roomates, but tight quarters. Much better prospects next year-- has lined up a suite with friends.

They've found plenty to do on campus, and only ventured into Boston a couple times, though am guessing will utilize the city more as time goes on. What is your S. or D's planned major? There must be some sort of deal breaker! or even just a gut feeling?
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:18 AM   #18
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Liz has a point. The more scintillating the campus (and these are both pretty happenin' campuses), the more student life is going to focus on the campus. The Boston area probably shouldn't override a clear preference for one of the schools.
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Old 05-09-2008, 05:45 PM   #19
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I agree with gadad's post. Boston had no bearing on S's choice. In fact as a runner he probably would have been happier if it had been located in a more rural location... but yes, having Boston (or St. Louis) close by is a plus.
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:25 PM   #20
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Senior decided on Wash U - where I think senior's heart probably was the whole time. I think both are EXCELLENT colleges, each being a better fit for different people. Thanks for the input!
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