subject: University/College Towns vs. Megalopolises: What to Choose? [print this page] If you have two options: to study at the university in some megalopolis or in a university/college town it can be quite challenging to make the right choice. However, if all the rest of criteria are equal this point can be decisive. What to choose a megalopolis or a university/college town. What is the big difference? 1. Well, of course, one of the first differences to be mentioned is the size. University/college towns are quite small, and, actually, this is one of their advantages: everything is quite close at hand. 2. In university/college towns there are not many cars: everyone goes on foot or ride bicycles. In megalopolises you may face the problems of traffic jams. Of course, you will live on campus, but you will still need to leave this safe place and plunge into the crazy world of a big city. 3. Megalopolises are very noisy, so it can be difficult to concentrate on your study. On the contrary, the atmosphere in university/college towns inspires to study. 4. In the majority of cases, the life in megalopolises is quite expensive, and in university/college towns prices are very reasonable. Well, students do not have much money to waste! 5. There are so many temptations in megalopolises: restaurants, nightclubs, bars, even casinos (in some places). Well, university/college towns may only have various restaurants of different cuisines (with very reasonable prices) and, maybe, some pubs. 6. It can be also mentioned that university/college towns are quiet, and the number of crimes is quite insignificant. Well, megalopolises boast of such situation. 7. However, if your study can be associated with visiting cultural centers like museums, art galleries, etc., megalopolises have many such opportunities. Of course, it is up to you what place to choose. You can consider these points and decide what you really need during your student life.
University/College Towns vs. Megalopolises: What to Choose?
