Torn between Rice and UNC for business & philosophy (or econ & philosophy). Undecided on my future career path. I am considering law school. Would love some outside perspective.
Rice has the stronger academics and a beautiful campus, and I’d love the small class sizes and faculty access. My concern is the social scene: I’ve heard the student body can be pretty insular, the dating pool is small (because I’m a devout Catholic), and there’s basically no sports culture. After financial aid they should cost about the same.
UNC feels like a better social fit: great sports, great campus as well, and better dating scene. Academically it’s very solid, and I’d be excited to double major. The catch is I’d have to apply to the business school sophomore year with no guaranteed admission (~50% acceptance), and I wasn’t placed in the honors program, which concerns me. It’s also a flight away from family, which isn’t ideal.
Rice feels like the “right” choice on paper but I’m worried I’d be miserable socially and wish I had chosen the other option. UNC feels more like where I’d thrive personally but comes with some academic uncertainty and potential regret.
Deadline is May 1st. HELP.
Note: Greater Houston Texas Resident