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[big_volodya]

Having received the last college decision that I was expecting (from Princeton--wait-listed), the debate is on. University of Chicago vs. Swarthmore. I, as of yet, am undecided.

I would love to hear all of your opinions. Have at it, please.

Comments

[captainjew]

I vote Swarthmore, but I don't much like the city.

[quirky_me]

Swarthmore:
-not pretentious
-intellectual environment
-"most beautiful" campus
-outside of phili
-amazing professors
-safe neighborhood
-next to lots of women's colleges... so yeah.
-intellectual suicide (but you can handle it)

bad:
-Swarthmore, Penn is almost the middle of nowhere

U Chicago
-party scene probably much better
-similar academics
-great politics/law (if you're interested)
-urban (you won't get bored)
-great guests speakers
-diverse student body

bad:
-intro classes have lots of students
-urban (you might get shot is the stereotype)

[chrome_canyons]

Dude, U of C. Nahh contest.

And of course he's interested in politics. He's the next Carville.

[quirky_me]

Swarthmore has one of the best poli sci depts.

[duketheredeemer]

U of C is a fantastic school, but it's where "fun goes to die."