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well i cant wait to gegt into college in 5 years
I'd like to go to college. Strangely enough, my mum doesn't want me to.
I'd like to apply to prestigious colleges just to see if I could get in, mainly for bragging rights. But I wouldn't go if I don't like the school.
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Okey-dokey, I've been doing college app stuff, and am about to throw myself out a window (not really, don't worry). So, I decided to do a bit of procrastinating and start a topic on college stuff...."I wouldn't be willing to go just for it's prestige. I'd go cause it is a good college, and I would make good contacts. My hope is to be able to make it into Cambridge cause they have a good architecture program. Otherwise I will go to a different college, like the Boston Architectural College. I myself don't care what college I go to, as long as it has a great architecture program.
Air wrote: "Why not?"Well, I think it's because she thinks that schools these days aren't very productive (I mentioned I'm homeschooled?) She thinks it would prevent me from becoming a good person. Now, what I think is if you really are a "good person" you surroundings won't prevent you from doing good things.
I'm homeschooled also. And I toally agree with that last sentance. :D
True. You should go to college unless your mom wants to have her daughter working at McDonald's or Walmart for their whole lives
I would suggest explaining to her that most more advanced careers require a college degree or higher. What exactly does she not like about schools? How does she see them as unproductive?
My situation is actually the opposite of Clair's. My parents really want me to go to college, but I kinda don't. The only reason is that I don't know what I would do there. My life ambition right now is to become an author. I know it sounds unoriginal, especially on this site, but I think it's just a big a challenge as going to college to get a degree. My parents on the other hand, especially my dad, thinks it's because I don't want "a higher education". :/ So yeah, we have to talking to do. Lol.My plan is to get a part-time job and then work on getting published. I might go to a community college to get my general ed. out of the way, so if I later decide I do want to go to college, I don't have to worry about that part of it.
i'm not aloud NOT to go to college, but its fine because i want to go....and i dont have a choice XD
lol, I'm really excited to go to college.
Lena wrote: "My situation is actually the opposite of Clair's. My parents really want me to go to college, but I kinda don't. The only reason is that I don't know what I would do there. My life ambition right n..."Try going to a liberal arts college where you can major in creative writing.
I've thought about that, but I don't know. Can you really teach creativity? I'm hoping to take a few writing courses just to learn some tips/tricks; but I think when it comes down to it, the only way to really better yourself is through experience.
They can teach you different styles and techniques, and in small, discussion-based courses, you have lots of opportunities for peer-editing.
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I personally want to go to MIT. because it is one of the best schools for what I want to major in (Civil Engineering).
MIT, wow. Best of luck. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that it is an amazing school with stellar academics. :D
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I wouldn't mind going to a school with tons of academic rigor, but then again I'm not looking at large research institutes (I'm looking at small liberal arts colleges) so the ivy leagues are out.I personally don't think colleges should look at race, but rather economics, I know that many minorities are at the lower end of the spectrum so everything would still be fair, but it would still include poor whites and asians
I'm mainly looking at small liberal arts too. They just seem to be the most expensive.
-Barnard-Beloit
-Connecticut
-Drew
-Earlham
-Haverford
-Pace
-UMass Amherst
-St. Joseph's
-Trinity (San Antonio)
Not all are liberal arts schools, sadly. :P
Which are you looking at?
well we have two in common :) (Barnard and Trinity)I'm also looking at Washington & Lee, Southwestern, Marymount, and William & Mary
again I would love to go to a small liberal arts school like Washington&Lee or Barnard but I'm keeping my options open
Speaking of Barnard, have you been looking at any good scholarships there, the tuition is extremely high and I don't think I could attend without a scholarship (my parents don't want me to get a student loan)
Ha ha, yay! Trinity sounds great, though the main thing I'm not too keen on is the location. I love snow, and from what I've heard Texas and snow don't mix well. ;PI'm going to have to look at scholarships for Barnard, assuming I get in. And I can also hope for some good financial aid grants. I'm hoping to go to med school eventually, which is where all of my student debt should come from. :P I can't wait to visit and interview, though!
LOOK AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. It sounds like what you are looking for.
Except it's an Ivy, and very exclusive. I don't have the stats to get in, and I'd rather a more low-key college.
hm........ okay.... I just thought I'd mention it.... it's a very cute college. lol.
Ha ha, well, I see the appeal. It's just not for me.Davis...is that one of UCs?
I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college in NC
Sorry, I don't. lol. There's three colleges I'm thinking on going to. They are all nowhere near where I live. One's in England, one's in San Francisco, and another in in Boston(that's the closest... but number 3 on my list....)
Cody wrote: "I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college in NC"Are you more interested in small, liberal arts schools, or would you not mind larger, more research-oriented schools?
Lynx wrote: "Sorry, I don't. lol. There's three colleges I'm thinking on going to. They are all nowhere near where I live. One's in England, one's in San Francisco, and another in in Boston(that's the closest..."
What's the Boston one?
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or....
University of Seattle!!!!
or...
Princeton!!
or...
UCLA!!!
:)
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college in NC"Are you more interested in small, liberal arts schools, or would you not mind larger, more ..." more research orientated because it would be for history Its just an idea not sure if I will become a historian or archaeologist though either would be nice (preferably archaeologist though dont know why just sounds like something I would be good at and enjoy)
archaeologist
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Cody wrote: "Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college in NC"Are you more interested in small, liberal arts schools,..."
So, do you live in NC, or do you just like the state?
I've heard wonderful things about the history department at Duke, though from what I've heard, it's difficult to get accepted there.
Davidson is smaller, and I'm not sure how research there is, but I have a cousin going there for history, and she says it's fantastic.
Do you want larger classes, like lectures, or smaller, discussion-based classes?
Girl4beluga wrote: "The University of HawaiiUniversity of California
Or Oxford"
Let's play "Which of these is not like the other?" ;)
Ha ha. :) I was wondering why that was there...I don't think Oxford has much marine life.
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college in NC"Are you more interested in small, liberal ..."
definatley discussion based classes
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Lynx wrote: "Sorry, I don't. lol. There's three colleges I'm thinking on going to. They are all nowhere near where I live. One's in England, one's in San Francisco, and another in in Boston(that's..."
Nothing you'd be interested in. lol. BAC. Boston Architectural college.
I've never heard of that before, which is odd, since I live in the area...well, sort of near.
Cody wrote: "Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college in NC"Are yo..."
Then I would suggest focusing more on the liberal arts colleges. They're known for having small, discussion-based classes You should be able to do research at a good liberal arts school, like Davidson, especially if it's well-funded.
Is there any particular reason you want North Carolina specifically?
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "I've never heard of that before, which is odd, since I live in the area...well, sort of near."It's small. I'm not surprised. It only has architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and maybe one other thing(that I can't remember)
Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "Rachel (aka. Kaiserin Sisi) wrote: "Cody wrote: "I dont know where I want to go to college does anyone know of a good history college i..."I plan on living in NC once I'm out of college anyway and after the first year of being there college becomes much cheaper compared to where I live
-Would you be willing to go to a college just for its prestige and academic rigor? (eg. attending Harvard for the name, but not enjoying the atmosphere and social life)
-Should colleges be more willing to accept underrepresented minorities (blacks and Hispanics) with lower stats than overrepresented minorities (Asians)?