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Based solely on places to live, I would choose Boston College or U. Washington. Boston is a great place, easy to get around, tons to do, lots of college students. Maybe Northeastern as well, also in Boston and right on a subway stop.
U. Washington (Seattle) - great place, I went there on a one semester program myself many years ago, had the best time ever. Totally fun, friendly, very diverse, right in an exciting city and walkable to everything.
Gtech is a big party school, so you might like it there also. I don't know about transportation there. Cost of living might be lower down there, also. No firsthand experience, just know people who had fun there.
The Texas Universities are big and well-known for being fun places, and Austin is really respected in engineering, but Texas is hot....and it's Texas. Still, lots of people love those schools. Cost of living is definitely lower there, though, than in the Northeast or mid-atlantic states. Honestly, not my personal favorite in terms of location...I hate texas. But it might be just personal taste.
I do not recommend University of Virginia (unfriendly, small town), Arizona (too ungodly hot), Richmond or South Carolina, the SUNY schools (not in fun locations for a short visit), American (not fun, not that close to DC, which is also not that fun).
Whichever one doesn't have a financial aide department which has been sold out to banks. Honestly, at this point in time, be far more selective in making sure that you receive a financial aide package which first and foremost is equitable, the terms of the loans are certain and you have an interest rate which is fair AND determined, that the uni makes sure that the classes in your major would be available when you need them, rather than stretched out over several years making it impossible for you to graduate within four years.
Also, read up and make sure that your uni hasn't been involved in any kickbacks from banks and financial institutions. Along with that, be aware that many unis have only one financial institution which they deal with, making it impossible for you to trust that the financial aide department will give you a competitive loan.
Along with all that, make sure that they school tells you the default rates for recent graduates. If they refuse to tell you, dump them, and fast. You can't go to college like some bubble headed teenager thinking that you won't have to worry about the possibility of not having a job to pay back loans. Read up about what graduates think of their universities.
Lastly, you have WAY too many unis under consideration. I have no idea what you're thinking, but you must be able to visit all of your options before making one of the most important decisions of your life, and speak with the administrators of those schools. If you're not asking the right questions and getting satisfactory answers you're wasting your time. And given your OP, no way will you be able to accomplish what you need to do....
American (not fun, not that close to DC, which is also not that fun).
Actually American University is located within Washington, DC and the city is known for being pretty fun. The neighborhoods of Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and Capitol Hill offer plenty of diversions for college students.
Actually American University is located within Washington, DC and the city is known for being pretty fun. The neighborhoods of Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and Capitol Hill offer plenty of diversions for college students.
Which California State University campus? There are 21 locations (?) throughout California.
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