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<p>To me, at least, the quality of life factor at UVA vs Penn would be a big difference but that almost is besides the point. If you can’t see striving for happiness as a key factor in life, then your opinions are somewhat narrow-minded and potentially unhelpful to many on this board.</p>
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<p>From my perspective, the comparison would be similar. More laid back atmosphere, bucolic wonderland, still a solid chance of getting a good job.</p>
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<p>I have been out of school for a decade and each year out have come to realize that what college you attended becomes less and less important to your success. I would have thought that someone who is 50+ would come to the same conclusion; even moreso. We’re not talking the avg Wharton student vs the avg UVA student here, we’re talking the SAME student coming from either school. Maybe, happiness for you is trying to impress strangers by telling them what college you attended 35 years ago but it seems some others here have what I would consider grander aspirations.</p>