<p>Take a breath, and know that you have 2 great options! Also, believe me, April will be here before you know it. </p>
<p>To keep your options open, I hope you have applied for the Fry Scholars program. I had not heard of it before, but it sounds like a fantastic opportunity.
[Fry</a> Scholars Program: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University Bloomington](<a href=“http://kelley.iu.edu/promo/fry/index.html]Fry”>http://kelley.iu.edu/promo/fry/index.html)</p>
<p>As for Con #1, as a Kelley DA you will be surrounded with other students that are pretty smart. Also, school-wide, the standardized tests scores have been going up over the past 5-6 years, and it’s not the safety school that it used to be for many. Are there still kids there that aren’t serious about school? Sure, but in a school as big as IU, you will have plenty of other students around that put academics first, and then fun.</p>
<p>I guess, I already addressed Con #2 as well. One note, though. I don’t think you’ll find many students coming all the way to Chicago for fun. It’s 4.5 - 5 hours away. Boredom shouldn’t be a problem at IU.</p>
<p>Con #3, you do have a great chance at getting the Fry Scholar. But, you won’t know if you don’t apply for it. If you don’t get it, you will have your answer, without having to make a choice. Again, April is NOT a long time from now. : )</p>
<p>Con #4, lack of diversity is a problem. I guess a lot depends on you and what kind of environment you are comfortable in. Is your current school very diverse? Do you socialize easily with others outside your race? I give IU credit for really trying to increase diversity through programs such as Fry. </p>
<p>One last thing. My son’s roommate spent a semester in Seville that included work as well as school. I don’t know if IU has a similar program set up in France, but you should check it out.</p>
<p>Good luck with your decision!</p>