Dumb to toss Elon out?

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Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:45:35 +0000

NEMOM,
Point taken. I guess I was referring to more how there is very little within walking distance or a quick drive other than major shopping complexes. In the town I grew up in, there is very little within walking distance as well, and I’d say Elon has a comparable amount to Metrowest Boston suburbs. My town has almost everything within a 10-15 minute drive. However, a 35-45 minute drive to Greensboro, R/D, or CH is not my idea of being in proximity to things to do. There is definitely a lack of culture events, such as music, beyond lectures and movies. Elon has for years been called a ‘bubble’ because it is quite separated from the surrounding area and doesn’t have a lot going on separate from the University. I would classify Elon as being in the middle of nowhere, mostly because if you don’t like what’s happening on campus, there isn’t really anywhere else to go that isn’t a significant drive. On the weekends it’s not a big deal, but during the week it’s hard to get away if you have to drive close to an hour each way.
It is great being near a bunch of airports, though.