<p>I have visited both campuses and I liked them both. I preferred the campus of Bucknell because it felt bigger and more like a university. However, I only stayed for three days and I felt incredibly isolated. The positive aspect of that is that I would probably continue to be good student because I wouldn’t have much to do.
I also just like the entire feel of the Bucknell campus better. I watched both commencements, listened to both new presidents, and MHC, as someone said earlier just seems much more eccentric. Furthermore, MHC is known for bringing in students from low-income backgrounds, which while I am not wealthy, I am not low-income and I worry that the school is rather slanted in that students who don’t have as many resources. For example, so many of the scholarships, stipends, and opportunities are for students who haven’t done things. For example if a student hasn’t been abroad, or if a student is FIRST to go to college. Whereas at bucknell, students are known for being upper-middle class and I would be probably below average and maybe have a better experience.
Conversely, I have heard from a student who just graduated that the major I was accepted to offers LOTS of HELP, and is active. The program at Bucknell, while approximately the same size, isn’t as active. But if I’m miserable, and dislike the general public then what good am I for them or my success? </p>
<p>I gotta choose because my financial aid stuff came through so now I need to make a decision!!</p>