<p>I am going to add my question to the already swollen list of posts seeking help in making a final college decisions. One thing to note is that I enjoy sociology a great deal but I don’t know if I would want to major in it or not.</p>
<p>The Choices:
Carleton College
Lawrence University</p>
<p>The Cost:<a href=“after%20FA%20and%20what%20my%20parents%20can%20chip%20in”>/u</a>
Carleton College: $18,300
Lawrence University: $4,300</p>
<p>The Pros and Cons</p>
<p>**Carleton College<a href=“approx.%201900%20students”>/b</a>
Pros
–Reputation
–Closer to home
–Sociology
–Likelihood of having a car
–Lots in common with students
–No frats/srats</p>
<p>Cons
–Expense
–Classes I sat in on were less engaging (I doubt that this is the case across the board, but it was my experience)
–Academic rigor (I definitely don’t want an easy college, but I don’t know if I can handle Carleton hard)
–Less “downtime” not devoted to something specific</p>
<p>**Lawrence University<a href=“approx.%201400%20students”>/b</a></p>
<p>Pros
–Cost
–Rigorous but more manageable academics
–Class I sat in on was amazing
–Interesting freshman studies program
–More down-to-earth students</p>
<p>Cons
–Huge musical presence because of the con (I like listening to the radio and everything, but music isn’t my big thing)
–Less prestige
–Farther from home
–Freshmen can’t have cars
–No Sociology</p>
<p>If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate their sharing of it. I can’t believe I only have 4 days to decide!</p>