-- Posted by gay at 9:45 am on Dec. 17, 2007 is it really fun? how is it going for you? especially if you go to a school in a city, such as NYU, BU, anywhere in chicago.. -- Posted by HoveringTheLovely at 9:48 am on Dec. 17, 2007 its ok, depressing, fun, just ok. -- Posted by Angelic Scar at 9:49 am on Dec. 17, 2007 haven't started yet but from what i heard...NOTHING like high school. but you probably knew that already. -- Posted by NeeshaSays at 9:49 am on Dec. 17, 2007 It's fun but you need to stay ontop of your work or you'll get depressed. -- Posted by JadedIcara at 10:10 am on Dec. 17, 2007 It's hard to get myself to go every day.. but it's okay =p -- Posted by gprime at 10:18 am on Dec. 17, 2007 Well, I plan on transferring, so I suppose that speaks to my feelings for the experience thus far. That being said, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have some great memories here, a few extremely fun nights, and a couple of really good friends. To a large extent, college is what you make of it. You can be a hermit and seal yourself off in your dorm, emerging only to eat and attend class, or you can go out and find something to do. That means more than just partying. It means going to lectures, joining clubs, engaging in protest (if your politics match the issues at hand), and just hanging out. Parties can be fun, but they can also be lame as hell. I think the fewer expectations you have, the better. But, if social life is a major concern for you, make that a criteria by which to choose schools. If possible, stay overnight on a Friday or Saturday at the schools you're looking at. That is the best indication you'll get of what life there is like. Of course, you can only tell so much from one night, so make sure to talk to other students, consult college guides, and so forth. As for the city, I suppose that depends on the quality of the city. For example, my school is in the heart of Cleveland. I like the idea of an urban campus, and have yet to face any serious safety issues. Many of my friends however, feel otherwise. We're in the heart of the ghetto, and the train stop near the freshman dorms is among the most violent places in the entire city. Personally, I've been out and about in such areas at 4am without feeling as though the gang across the street, or the junkie shooting up on the bench would pose a real issue. But, in any major city, you will be exposed to it, and there is no promise of safety. I think that "city" alone is not good criteria. Instead, you should target cities you like. New York is nice but prohibitively expensive. Boston, I find, is much better overall. True there are fewer options, but it is also cheaper, safer, and less chaotic. Chicago is decent, and so is LA. You may want to avoid cities like St Louis, Philly, Detroit, or Cleveland though for obvious reasons. -- Posted by latric3 at 10:32 am on Dec. 17, 2007 I like the just ok answer, only b/c it has two very high extremes. A LOT of fun (parties, freedom, experimenting,etc) Then there is a LOT of depression )stress, 10 page papers, lectures, studying, suicidal thoughts, and I can't do this anymores) So yeah they both make a very happy medium called it's OK. -- Posted by gay at 10:39 am on Dec. 17, 2007 Quote: from gprime at 10:18 am on Dec. 17, 2007 Well, I plan on transferring, so I suppose that speaks to my feelings for the experience thus far. That being said, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have some great memories here, a few extremely fun nights, and a couple of really good friends.   To a large extent, college is what you make of it. You can be a hermit and seal yourself off in your dorm, emerging only to eat and attend class, or you can go out and find something to do. That means more than just partying. It means going to lectures, joining clubs, engaging in protest (if your politics match the issues at hand), and just hanging out. Parties can be fun, but they can also be lame as hell. I think the fewer expectations you have, the better. But, if social life is a major concern for you, make that a criteria by which to choose schools. If possible, stay overnight on a Friday or Saturday at the schools you're looking at. That is the best indication you'll get of what life there is like. Of course, you can only tell so much from one night, so make sure to talk to other students, consult college guides, and so forth.   As for the city, I suppose that depends on the quality of the city. For example, my school is in the heart of Cleveland. I like the idea of an urban campus, and have yet to face any serious safety issues. Many of my friends however, feel otherwise. We're in the heart of the ghetto, and the train stop near the freshman dorms is among the most violent places in the entire city. Personally, I've been out and about in such areas at 4am without feeling as though the gang across the street, or the junkie shooting up on the bench would pose a real issue. But, in any major city, you will be exposed to it, and there is no promise of safety. I think that "city" alone is not good criteria. Instead, you should target cities you like. New York is nice but prohibitively expensive. Boston, I find, is much better overall. True there are fewer options, but it is also cheaper, safer, and less chaotic. Chicago is decent, and so is LA. You may want to avoid cities like St Louis, Philly, Detroit, or Cleveland though for obvious reasons. that really helped. thanks a lot! and yes i am planning to go to Boston University:) good luck -- Posted by BBallAsh23 at 8:29 pm on Jan. 4, 2008 It is only fun if you live close to campus. Commuters are more mature, that is the only differences from ones on campus to commuters. I hate commuting, but I am halfway finished college... -- Posted by HatesYou at 8:33 pm on April 8, 2008 college allows for the best years of your life! i mean, sure, the fun doesn't start as soon as you get there, it is after all school. but as you get used to it and accustom to its surroundings, you find college completely awesome! you're gifted with independence, or cursed, whichever way you put it. gifted because you are free to do as you wish, but cursed because, for most people, this is their first time away from home, their first time being completely responsible of oneself, which can be quite scary. however, don't fear this notion of independence and freedom, its actually quite thrilling! besides, the people you meet are bound to be in the same situation, so you're not alone. i won't be attending a college in the city, for i've been living in the city my entire life and, therefore, want to leave it behind. therefore, is college fun? it's what you make of it!