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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a W&M alum who studied abroad. Loved it. But it doesn’t sound like a fit for him at all.

The people saying it’s an obvious choice due to ranking are focused on the wrong thing - and don’t seem to be taking the particulars of this student into account at all.

To me, it’s JMU vs U of SC. Edge to South Carolina, because it seems he wants to stretch himself a bit, and I think you should honor that.[/quote]

+100

I'm another W&M alum who was looking at more "fun" schools like OP's son, also didn't care about study abroad but was interested in high-level club sport, and chose W&M for the prestige.  In retrospect, I would have chosen one of the more "fun" schools I was considering.  My choice in this case would be USC, especially since cost isn't a factor.  It's a terrific school that balances academics, athletics, and social life very well.  W&M is more academics-oriented and can definitely be a pressure-cooker.  If he's a shy kid as described and wants to branch out, going there might keep him in his shell since he'll be surrounded by many similarly shy/introverted peers.  It's not a bad school, but it doesn't sound like it's for OP's son.[/quote]

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