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Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you all. I was hesitant to post because I didn’t want to hear all the unsupportive remarks. So thank you for all the positivity.
Do you think Delaware is doable, it looked to have higher stats.
I also was thinking about West Chester but was concerned that only 3% of students live on campus.
Also, a bit worried about the party atmosphere at WVU, Radford and Ohio U. Maybe I just need to get over that.
Try UNCG. It's what they call a suitcase school because half the students go home on the weekend and lots of upperclassmen live off campus so on campus partying isn't too prevalent but there are enough people around on the weekend to have fun. There's a few bars within walking distance but nothing like UF or WVU. It's easy to get into unless you're going into a specialized program that starts Freshman year like art, music, or theatre then you'll have to audition and the admittance rate is closer to 20-30%. Some schools like business and education require acceptance into a special program your sophomore or Junior year. They can be pretty competitive so express interest early, get to know professors in your desired area of interest, and don't slack off freshman year. It's a school where professors leave you alone if you want but also will give you more individualized attention through independent studies if you express interest.
It's a compact, beautiful campus, huge 9 or 10 story library and a separate music library. Lots of opportunities for on campus jobs, fairly safe campus, Greek life is a thing but not in your face. Big auditorium and great theatre program, lots of various shows throughout the year. Not a huge sports school besides soccer but lots of intramural opportunities and a great gym/sports complex with climbing wall and indoor track. It's not an easy school work-wise, professors aren't going to hold your hand, or accept excuses or late assignments without a doctor's note, but if you're having trouble they are very helpful during office hours. Do your research and pick good professors and classes early. You'll get an advisor but don't have to listen to their class recommendations. The BA track has different core class requirements than the BS track. If you do a double major declare your first major based on what core classes you want, or don't want, to take. A double major should only take 1 extra semester and you have more options to choose classes you want instead of stupid basket weaving type requirements. It will be what you make of it like any school.
You'll definitely want a car on campus, Greensboro is beautiful but very spread out city. Lots to do there but you won't be walking to it. Some opportunities for off campus jobs nearby campus if that's your desire but a bicycle would be useful.
I'd say UNC Wilmington is also good and similar to UNCG but not as big of a campus. UNCG has better programs for arts, theatre, music, and business. UNC Wilmington has good marine biology and psychology programs but I'm not familiar with their other strengths.
There's lots of great schools that are easy to get into but different schools have different levels of academic rigor for some programs / majors more than others. Finding a school that has a good program for your desired major should be priority over just finding a school that's easy to get into.
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