Emory or Alabama on full tuition or Rochester?

Colleges & Universities Emory University
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<p>I was fortunate to be accepted to Emory, Rochester, and USC, in addition to receiving a full tuition scholarship to the University of Alabama as an out of state student. </p>

<p>USC is out of the picture as of right now, as it will simply be too expensive to attend. Therefore, unless something changes, it’s one of the other three. </p>

<p>Rochester comes in as the next most expensive, but it is just within affordability. My favorite aspects of Rochester are the open curriculum and the “Take 5” program that enables students to stay a 5th year tuition free if they wish to take additional classes. Additionally, I am not bothered by cold weather, and, in a way am almost attracted to it. I really don’t like the feel of the city of Rochester, but the school itself has a positive vibe that I appreciated. </p>

<p>Emory is my next option. I can graduate from here with an estimated 15k in debt, which many people would swoon over. I think most people would agree that this is my most prestigious option, and it has the fantastic city of Atlanta right next door. I am interested in studying Computer Science, which Emory is not very well known for, and is likely one of the school’s weaker areas. This has proven to be my greatest concern. I am also considering the Business school or there is a slight chance I will major in Econ/Political Science. This was the prettiest campus I visited, and it just feels like a “power house” that will have ample opportunities. I will admit, I am intimidated by the grading, and I am not sure if it will be too difficult for somebody like myself who is still developing his work ethic. I feel that the size of the school is perfect, but I just didn’t get a good vibe when I visited, and the Class of 2016 facebook page has been the worst of the 5 I have been on (call this silly, but I feel that it is a good indicator of the personalities of my future classmates.)</p>

<p>Finally, I have been offered a full tuition scholarship to the University of Alabama’s engineering department, where I would major in Computer Science. I really don’t know much about the strength of the Computer Science department, but I feel that I could achieve a higher gpa at this school than any of the others (fair assumption?). This school is just so big, which I don’t really like. I would obviously be sacrificing some prestige to go here, but I don’t know if that is a valid reason to pass it up. The honors dorms were very nice, but the school itself seemed kind of old and perhaps a bit run down from incessant use. </p>

<p>Things to know: I want a full college experience. I can be very lazy and have horrible study habits. I plan on getting a Masters, probably no PhD for a very long time, if ever. I prefer cool weather, but my options seem to either be very warm or ridiculously cold. I’m very indecisive, and feel that there is a good chance I will want to change majors at some point. I will enjoy partying on occasion, and I superficially enjoy attractive females. As I said before, I will probably major in one of the following: Computer Science, Business, Econ, or Political Science (in that order). GPA is important to me. </p>

<p>Let me know is there is anything I forgot and please offer any advice you can. I’ve only got two weeks left. Thanks!</p>

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<p>go emory and dont look back you wont regret it</p>

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<p>I think you would enjoy Emory and USC more than the other two. If USC doesn’t make sense for you, Emory becomes the clear choice.</p>

<p>I think you are wise to recognize that you may, and probably will, change majors.</p>

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<p>Well you just reminded me to join the class of 2016 facebook page! :stuck_out_tongue: I personally hope you go to emory, because I am. I received a Full Ride Scholarship, which blew everything else out of the water (got into Northwestern, but would have cost a fortune). Go to Emory. :)</p>

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<p>From my 4 day visit there, I think Emory had the full college experience. By that I mean that Emory offers enough options that you can have whatever college experience you are looking for. Greek life is strong enough for you to enjoy it and party if when you want, but you can still have a fine social life if you choose not to go that way, for example. On attractive females, my host roommate explained it this way: “it’s hot here, so the girls where less clothes”. Emory’s Buisness school is ranked 5th in the nation. Most people don’t declare majors till sophomore year, so you have time to settle on something. As far as GPA, as far as I’ve researched, Emory’s been accused of grade inflation, if anything. Horrible study habits will probably kill you wherever you go, but at Emory there’s all kinds of resources and the teachers have the time to interact and sincerely want you to do well. I may be locked into Emory for financial reasons, but it’d be my top choice regardless of money. I truly hope that you read this before you’ve decided.</p>

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<p>Rochester is a miserable place. That said, to be given the opportunity to attend Emory with only 15k of debt is too good to pass up. Go for it.</p>

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<p>Emory. </p>

<p>Better work on the study habits though.</p>

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<p>I agree with you about Emory’s class of 2016 facebook page. Most of the people on there seem pretty lame and fugly.
I lol’d at how you said “I superficially enjoy attractive females.” hahaha
Anyways, if money and partying and females and study habits are factors for you, I’d recommend Alabama. You’d probably save some money with your full tuition scholarship, have a better time with partying, socialize with better-looking females, and you’d probably get by more easily on your laziness and lacking study habits since I assume that many other students at Alabama would have those same qualities.</p>

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<p>Go to Emory!! I am a freshman here, and I absolutely love it/can’t imagine having chosen anywhere else now! Feel free to message me with any specific questions you may have! :)</p>

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<p>Things to know: I want a full college experience. I can be very lazy and have horrible study habits. I plan on getting a Masters, probably no PhD for a very long time, if ever. I prefer cool weather, but my options seem to either be very warm or ridiculously cold. I’m very indecisive, and feel that there is a good chance I will want to change majors at some point. I will enjoy partying on occasion, and I superficially enjoy attractive females. As I said before, I will probably major in one of the following: Computer Science, Business, Econ, or Political Science (in that order). GPA is important to me.</p>

<p>HAHAHAHAHAHA According to this, you will enjoy University of Alabama. You obviously want to have fun and take it easy. If you want a full college experience, Roll Tide. If you’re lazy yet still want a high GPA, go for UofA. (Emory practices grade inflation, but you still have to work for it). You like hot chicks, and Emory will only provide a certain minority for you. </p>

<p>However, because you want to pursue a masters, then a strong undergraduate (Emory) would have to be the get-go. Also, Emory offers a strong education for all of the possible majors that you’re interested in. The professors are 1000000X more remarkable than UofA’s (unless you’re in the honors college), and even then will they never meet the quality of Emory’s professors.</p>

<p>Rochester is completely out of the question since they do not offer a full college experience, require hard work, and have a bland and slightly unattractive student body. Not all, but most.
And whoever said Rochester was miserable…is right.</p>