<p>Mine did not have a great effect on me. I probably chose wrong, although I have fond memories and am a supporter of the school (large state u not in my home state). I rushed myself through in 3 years and have almost no contact with anyone from college. I did develop my love for college basketball there, which is not an insignificant thing because it has served me well socially and professionally. I also discovered that I wanted to be a lawyer, and I feel my law school (top 5) had a much greater effect on “who I am”, especially since I learned very quickly that I was no longer at the top of the heap smarts-wise.</p>