<p>Cavalier 302, while you were seemingly searching for the abundance of talent on the UVA campus, it seems as though you forgot to read my post.</p>
<p>“I’m also curious to know why you wouldn’t choose to attend a school with more talented and ambitious undergraduates, if you have such lofty academic goals and all.” -Cavalier302</p>
<p>As I stated in my post, I made my college decision based on what is best for me. I realize others base their decisions solely on what effect it will have on others, but I must sadden you to make it known I am not one of the Peter Keating’s of the world. It is obvious, given my “lofty academic goals,” that Virginia Tech is the best university for me. Early on, with regards to the decision between the two schools, before I looked in-depth into both schools, both Virginia Tech and UVA were just about as equal as they could have been in my mind. Like I said, I would have been at UVA in a heartbeat if my “lofty academic goals” included the liberal arts or submersing myself in the European culture Mr. Jefferson was infatuated with. It is clear to me Virginia Tech better suits me and my “lofty academic goals.” That is why I am a Hokie.</p>
<p>I ultimately made my decision, as I have said multiple times now, based on myself and which university is best for me. I hope every student makes their decisions based on what is best for them. If they do that, wherever they end up should be the right place.</p>