<p>Hey! I also live in the suburbs of Philadelphia and applied to drexel, temple, penn, bu…and some other schools lol.</p>
<p>So I would say if you’re going to be paying 20k+ for Drexel, then I don’t think it’s worth it. If they’re giving you enough money, then I’d say its an option, if not, then I wouldn’t go. I personally can’t afford Drexel, but can afford BU (because of an amazing FA package, unlike Drexel -.-)</p>
<p>I talked to my teacher about choosing between Temple and BU, since it came down to those two after comparing all my FA packages. I told him my only real concern about choosing BU over Temple would be the distance. I would have chosen BU in a heartbeat if it were closer, but the distance made it a tougher decision. He told me that I’ve lived near Philly all my life and know a lot about it and the area. Going to Boston would be a great change and amazing learning experience. He also said BU is a great school to go to, and knowing the type of student I am I would do really well there. He also said that being next to Harvard/MIT/BC is actually great because it may provide you with unseen opportunities. You might be able to sit in on some lectures there! I never thought about that til he told me 
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<p>I think if you’re used to the cold we experience here in the suburbs, it’s not gonna be too bad. We’ll live And I’m sure if you’re parents truly see how much you want to go to Boston (if you ultimately decide you’d rather go there), they would be able to compromise. Just sit down and have a face-to-face chat. </p>
<p>So in the end, I’m 95% choosing BU over Temple/Drexel. It’s an overall better school, is going to be a great learning experience, and I know I’ll be ok when I apply to graduate school. </p>
<p>Since you’re doing engineering, way different from my pre-med track, I recommend researching in-depth each school’s program and seeing the best fit. From there, use your other factors to help make your decision. Another tip is - talk to people! teachers, other kids, anyone.</p>