<p>So I got into Cornell, completely unexpectedly. Sent in my deposit, got my I-20, applied for housing etc. </p>
<p>However, I had initially had my heart set on going to UT Austin, because, honestly, it looks like an amazing school. Amazing school, location, facilities, lifestyle, (girls!). I got in but turned them down for Cornell (least I think I turned them, I just didn’t pay the deposit but keep getting emails about meningitis forms). </p>
<p>Can’t help but feeling that I might regret it. Where I come from, in terms of academics, UT Austin, can’t compare to Cornell. And after all, that’s what university is about isn’t it? Sure, college life and discovering yourself is also important, but in the long term, it’s the degree you get that’s going to matter, isn’t it?</p>
<p>Yes and no. I’m at my school to get my degree, but I think I’ll wind up valuing my college experience just as much if not more. I also probably could have gotten into a better school than UW-Madison, but I wanted to go here because I knew I’d have a great all-around college experience, from academics to partying to other people and just the school in general. I could have gone somewhere ranked higher but I decided I wanted to enjoy myself, plus UW is a great school. It’s really about what’s important to you.</p>
<p>Honestly, I’m going to tell you something you probably don’t want to hear. I turned down five other amazing schools for my last choice safety. When I did it, I didn’t really know why. But now that I’ve been at my school a year, I really don’t want to leave even though I could probably transfer to a much better one. I think the all around experience is important - not just the academics. Personally, I think you learn a lot more outside of the classroom than you do in it! That being said, if I were you, I wouldn’t give up on Cornell just yet. Try to stay a weekend and talk to people who are already there. From what I’ve heard, the social life there doesn’t suck. And if you stick it out for a year and still dislike it, I’m sure UT Austin would love to have you as a transfer.</p>
<p>Cornell has a pretty active social life. It’s different than a school like UT, but still there.
I think it’s unfair to say that you’re sacrificing your college life to go there.</p>
<p>The thing about college is that you will make friends wherever you go . Each college would offer you a different set of friends . I am 58 and have no friends from college . My sister ,who went to UC Berkeley and joined a Sorority has friends at 51 that she met in college . Perhaps it was joining a Sorority that made the difference .Anyway ,good luck !!</p>
<p>Since you’ve made your decision, now’s the time to get excited! You’ve gotten into a great school, and you probably have an awesome 3-4 years ahead of you. Fretting over perceived mistakes is a mistake in and of itself.</p>