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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think any top20 school is fun if you're in STEM or the science and want to do well.

I have a UVA kid who is trying to keep close to a 4.0 in a challenging STEM major and they work really hard, study a lot and don't play around very much at all.  Their STEM friends at Michigan are also working extremely hard.  Their Cornell friends are working very hard too.

If you want a more relaxed college experience at these type schools you need to study an easier major or decide that you're not going to attempt to get straight As. 
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Mine is a double Stem major at Columbia and is very engaged and having fun.  The issue is the curve, first semester he was freaked out as he assumed everyone was "cracked" and he had no idea how he'd do.  He has great study habits and solid foundation from his private high school.  Turned out he does very well on the curve but it takes organization and work throughout the full semester.  Not really possible to cram.  I definitely think it is possible to have balance and fun in these programs but it takes some study habits that it seems not all high schools instill. [/quote]

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