Vet Student Advise

Applying to College
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I’ve been accepted to the following schools for Fall 2020:

Columbia School of General Studies

Cornell University

Syracuse University

College of William and Mary

Emory University

I am still waiting to hear back from

Georgetown University

Yale Eli Whitney

Brown RUE

I’m currently an active-duty soldier who will be ETS’ng this summer. I’m having a hard time deciding which school to attend and I was hoping I could get some insight for those who may have attended any of the schools.
I’m mainly looking for your views on your experience at those schools. I am especially looking for any experience in the following areas:

Major: Political Science.

Housing: I ABSOLUTELY NEED a single room. I’ve had horrible experiences with roommates and honestly can’t bear to experience it again. I can do with a private bedroom with a shared common area for the first year, but CAN NOT/WILL NOT be in the same room with another person. What are the apartments like? Can you choose preferences on what type of room and/or suitemates you can have?

Student life: Vibe of the school. Just a general student experience. I would also like to see your personal pros/cons of the school.

Gay Scene: I’m gay and a minority. What is the dating scene like? I’m male and 25 y/o.

Any insight you can provide will greatly help me in making my decision.

Thank You.

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You might want to post on nontraditional students. I do not think most nontraditional students choose to live in dorms, but there may be helpful advice on that forum. I would expect finances and setting would be most important, whether you prefer a city with many other adults or an isolated college town. Very different types of schools on your list.

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It sure sounds as if being in New York City would be a big plus. I would try to nail down what sort of housing is set aside - if any - for people enrolled in the School of General Studies.

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Contact the housing offices and ask specifically about single rooms and housing for older students like you. Some institutions will allow older students like you to live in graduate housing.