Taking into account preferences of past selves

Problem

Problem “You’ll have a great time wherever you go to college!” I constantly hear this. From my parents, my friends’ parents, my guidance counselor, and my teachers. I don’t doubt it. I’m sure I’ll have a lot of fun wherever I go. Since I’m trying to be very intentional about my college decision process, I’ve interviewed close to twenty students. And for the most part, all of them are having a great time! This scares me. A lot. If I can go anywhere and have a great time, then what should I choose my college based on? Ranking? Prestige? Food? Campus? Job opportunities? Cost? After thinking more

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• Jacob G-W
• Vihaan Sondhi
• Nibir Sankar
• David Garsten

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