Campus-wise, I can't say Georgetown, where I did my undergrad years, had all that great of a campus. Sure Copley Hall was great - but many schools have impressive buildings. Still, being in DC was nice, esp. for someone who thought they'd go into government service after graduating. But I suppose at the undergraduate level, I might actually recommend other schools (Princeton, Yale, for example) for people interested in government service.
Harvard, where I went to law school, has a fantastic campus. There really is something about watching the rowers on the Charles river in the early morning. Anyway, Harvard has more money than most countries and you can certainly feel it (though not necessarily everywhere.) Baker Hall (for the business school), Langdell (for the law-school) - you get so spoiled by the resources, you really do take for granted that you have been afforded an opportunity to learn completely unfettered by limitations on either staff, faculty or other resources. It really is a special place, and I wouldn't turn it down to go to any other school (Yale included).
I'm currently at NYU Stern for my MBA. NYU has always been my true love - I actually accepted a position at NYU Law before changing my mind and going to Harvard for law school instead. The resources at NYU Stern are surprisingly good (even for my insane standards) - modern classrooms and a fantastic career office (my main worry, actually). Sure Columbia uptown is more prestigious, but I guess I'd rather live and actually be in downtown NYC than in that ivory tower up in Harlem.
But, but but but, my favorite college campus - I only spent a summer there, but Middlebury College up in Vermont. Beautiful small town, man I've never seen grass that green. Adorable, with gobs of character. Dunno if I'd want to spend 4 years there (esp without a car) but for a summer, man, what a fantastic vacation. I'm hooked on New England (esp Maine) as a result.
Best regards,
-Jason
Harvard, where I went to law school, has a fantastic campus. There really is something about watching the rowers on the Charles river in the early morning. Anyway, Harvard has more money than most countries and you can certainly feel it (though not necessarily everywhere.) Baker Hall (for the business school), Langdell (for the law-school) - you get so spoiled by the resources, you really do take for granted that you have been afforded an opportunity to learn completely unfettered by limitations on either staff, faculty or other resources. It really is a special place, and I wouldn't turn it down to go to any other school (Yale included).
I'm currently at NYU Stern for my MBA. NYU has always been my true love - I actually accepted a position at NYU Law before changing my mind and going to Harvard for law school instead. The resources at NYU Stern are surprisingly good (even for my insane standards) - modern classrooms and a fantastic career office (my main worry, actually). Sure Columbia uptown is more prestigious, but I guess I'd rather live and actually be in downtown NYC than in that ivory tower up in Harlem.
But, but but but, my favorite college campus - I only spent a summer there, but Middlebury College up in Vermont. Beautiful small town, man I've never seen grass that green. Adorable, with gobs of character. Dunno if I'd want to spend 4 years there (esp without a car) but for a summer, man, what a fantastic vacation. I'm hooked on New England (esp Maine) as a result.
Best regards,
-Jason