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To go or not to go?

paddy

paddy

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Jun 25, 2005
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Hello all.

I'm a student studying in Ireland and I recently applied to, and was accepted for, a study abroad programme in the US. Basically I do my third year in the US and come back for my finals. I got offered North Carolina State for the year and I accepted but I'm now getting second thoughts on it.Could anyone tell me if Raleighs a nice place to live? What's the campus like? And the people?

I'd really appreciate any help I could get to make up my mind, really unsure what to do atm!

Cheers, Paddy.
 
I don't know anything specific about NC State, but if it's anything like a typical college environment, you'll have a blast. I can't imagine you not having a great time, and Raleigh seems like a cool town too.

Also, assuming you have an accent, you'll pull more wool than you'll know what to do with (or the male equivalent - I don't have any crude euphemisms for that scenario). :p
 
North Carolina is generally considered part of the South and thus people there will be polite and easy going. The #1 college sport in NC is basketball so that will be a plus if you're already a fan of the game. It sounds to me like a cool opportunity and something you would probably regret if you didn't go.

Edit: the Wikipedia site for Raleigh, NC is quite extensive and could provide you with a lot of information.
 
mscriv said:
you would probably regret if you didn't go.
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Damn right.
It's better to regret something you have done than regret something you haven't done!

OP. My wife did a year in Northwestern Uni in Evanston Illinois, whilst at Sussex Uni, and she loved it. It's a great experience.

Do it.
 
NC State is a VERY well respected university, and you will have a great educational experience. NC state is big into basketball, as said earlier. Have you wiki'd the college and learned about the city/town it is in? Does that city/town look like a place you could see yourself living in for almost a year?
 
Thanks so much guys, you've dispelled any doubts I've had! Gotta book me some flights! ;)
 
Sounds like you've already decided, but . . . Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area is nice!
 
Rt&Dzine said:
Sounds like you've already decided, but . . . Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area is nice!
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That's good to know. Yeah I was pretty certain I was going to go anyway but I just got a few doubts today about the area it was in but it sounds like it's good. Should be some experience!
 
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