<p>Thanks for the posts, they really help. I am now leaning towards Cornell; i feel that cornell is a rare school/environment to live in. I will probably end up in a big city later on in life, whether that be grad school or career choice, so cornell will fit me as an opportunity to see a different side to things. </p>
<p>Additionally, I have talked to some other cornell students who corroborate your take on the school, monydad, regarding the course selection. I was under the impression that Cornell will let you take whatever the hell you want even if it compromises the quality of your degree in a certain subject. I know this not to be true and actually look forward to being able to map out my own degree: one that is valid as well as diverse in areas that interest me.
Thank you for the input!</p>