Need help with finding new college/university

sparkleyshine
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:59:47 +0000

I recently got suspended (not for academic reasons) from DePaul University until next fall. Because of unjustified sanctions, I feel a bit threatened to be there again because I don’t want to get in trouble again.

But I liked DePaul’s urban environment and the Lincoln Park/Loop campus.

I’m thinking about going to another university/college but don’t know too much about them.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

-urban environment (city nightlife, bars, clubs, especially for people in my age range 19-24)
-I like diversity and cultural areas especially access to museums, book stores, theatre but also like good shopping areas
-I’m a little hippie and progressive so having some vegan or other Whole Foods type dealy thing around the area would be cool
-I like colleges/universities with nice, new housing (it was a total plus at DePaul!) And preferably a place where housing isn’t limited and is pretty much guaranteed
-my ACT was a 26 and current GPA is 3.195 so difficulty of school would be in the moderate range
-interested in majoring in the liberal arts (thinking English, philosophy, or religious studies)
-student body: friendly, not too into studying so they don’t go out
-I also like small class size (no more than 40 students, I don’t like large lecture halls)
-I also like the quarter rather than semester system
-I love public transportation
-I don’t mind the gentrified look/environment that Lincoln Park has. I like the Starbucks and other savvy locations near the area. So something similar would be great!
-Also I value updated technology facilities
-I also need to be in a location with good waxing, hair, and nail salons

Thanks for the help! Location-wise, I was thinking Chicago or New York City but don’t know where to start from there. If there’s any matches according to my specifications outside those cities, do tell me!