HELP! Boston College vs UW-Seattle (only 1 day left to decide)

uwhuskyfan
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:26:32 +0000

Well, I’m not sure how much this is going to help, but I figure I’ll say something here. I go to UW myself, but my fiance who I live with went to Boston College. (He’s from Seattle originally, too.) I also am originally from Boston, so I know the city pretty damn well.

Anyway, he made some amazing friends at BC. During his senior year, I went to University of New Hampshire and I hated it. So I spent all of my weekends down at BC, and I have to say, it’s amazing. It’s a beautiful campus, you’ve got the T right there to bring you anywhere in the city, and I mean, you’re in Boston… the best college city in the US, really. Socially it’s a GREAT school. He was an English major and I know sometimes was frustrated with his department, but he definitely made it through and now works for an internet company out here in the advertising department.

Both BC and UW have strong reputations. I will say that my time at UW has been wonderful thus far. I can see why you’d have issues with the campus, but it’s also beautiful. The professors are pretty awesome, though I can’t say much about your major since I’m an English major myself.

I think if you really want to branch out and find some independence, go to BC. It’s an amazing school, beautiful campus, awesome people, etc. However, beware that the East coast is way different than the west coast. Haha, we talk a lot faster, we have accents, we drive a little crazy, we get angrier faster… the list goes on. It’s a lot faster-pace in Boston compared to Seattle. It’s part of the reason I enjoy Seattle! (But I do miss Boston a lot)

And of course, it IS hard because BC is really up there in terms of tuition, but again, if you want the experience, go there. If you’re looking to save yourself the money, want a solid school with your major, btu maybe not the “college experience” you’re looking for, go to UW.

It’s a hard decision but I think you’ll make the right one. Lemme know if you have any other questions!