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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lol so many people triggered by the implication that the top schools might not be the [b]absolute greatest in every aspect[/b], or that some people may have had a better impression of those schools in the past than now. Calm down, these schools aren’t your identity or personality, nor do you owe them anything.[/quote]

having drunken parties every weekend is not everyone's idea of greatness. this thread actually got me interested in top schools.[/quote]

That’s not what we are talking about but you are exactly the type of person I’m talking about.[/quote]

Me too.  I went to college [b]to contemplate the best that civilization has to offer and have fun, thought provoking conversations[/b], not [b]to be dirty dancing with randoms and vomiting on the regular.[/b][/quote]

Ha! I went to college looking for both, and I definitely got both! (Duke ‘92)

No regrets. I learned so much about myself, others, and the world. Those four years were high-growth on all fronts:

-intellectual (rigorous multi-disciplinary course load, far-ranging exploration of ideas, and deep, thought-provoking conversations with my peers);

-professional (discipline, stronger work habits, proven writing skills, and the start of a rewarding career);

-social (vibrant campus community, strong life-long friendships, wide group of acquaintances, and a handful romantic relationships, both serious and casual);

- mindset (greater resilience as a result of bouncing back from failures, humility, curiosity, and an increased willingness to experiment with reasonable (and occasionally less reasonable) risks - which at times included quite a bit of partying (and yes, some vomiting 😂) via Greek life, independent social events, and big time sports.)

I know this was 30+ years ago, but my guess is that motivated and socially adept kids will be able to find or create this type of an experience most anywhere. Even at the grindiest Ivy or the less overtly intellectual school. We all can find our people if we try. True?

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