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To be more specific, I'm choosing from these two options because they are the only schools officially listed as partner schools with my college (Slovakia, Europe), located in US. And I want to go to US.
Personally, I'm more attracted to location of Tucson, mostly because of the nice hot weather, which I like, and it generally seems like more exciting place than small town of Slippery Rock to me.
Months ago I searched YouTube for videos related to these schools and the ones that came up for U of A where all pool parties, drunk kids, whorish dancing etc. So I somehow came to a conclusion that Slippery is more "serious", more for academics and I considered it as my better choice then.
But I don't mind partying (not everyday, really , and if U of A is better established/known, then better for me, I guess.
Nevertheless, I still have plenty of time to decide (mid of October).
So if you have any more to say, I'll be more than pleased!
Ah, that makes sense, about being an international student. The reason you would find such things out about Arizona, but not Slippery Rock is really just because of notoriety. Not many people outside of the immediate area have heard of Slippery Rock. You'll find a party atmosphere at any college, if you go looking for it. But based on resources and academic reputation, Arizona is a well-respected university. I may be going there myself. Arizona was named a "public ivy." Don't let a "party school" label scare you, there are opportunities to be had if you're serious about your studies.
It's no wonder that the University of Arizona is more well known then Slippery Rock - the residents don't have too many choices on where to go! Not that it's not a good college but I've got to say I've never heard it referred to as a "public ivy".
Edit - looks like AZ has less then a dozen four year colleges.
It's no wonder that the University of Arizona is more well known then Slippery Rock - the residents don't have too many choices on where to go! Not that it's not a good college but it's I've got to say I've never heard it referred to as a "public ivy".
Edit - looks like AZ has less then a dozen four year colleges.
Greene's Guide to public ivy colleges expands the original list of 8 to 30, including the University of Arizona.
Thought I would post it since the OP is an international student. I knew what you meant, it's just that it's not a common opinion, it's one person or what a small group of people decided. We here on this forum have debated what schools are in the same realm as the official Ivy League, but our conclusion does not make it a fact.
That still doesn't change my opinion that U of A would be my choice over Slippery Rock, public ivy or just a large public.
Thought I would post it since the OP is an international student. I knew what you meant, it's just that it's not a common opinion, it's one person or what a small group of people decided. We here on this forum have debated what schools are in the same realm as the official Ivy League, but our conclusion does not make it a fact.
That still doesn't change my opinion that U of A would be my choice over Slippery Rock, public ivy or just a large public.
Fair enough, my point, was just that the admittedly loose term "public ivy" has been applied to U of A, in a vaguely official (or as official as you can get) publication. I wasn't just spouting off my own wild opinion, but you seem to understand that.
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