Deciding where to go to college can be complicated, but it begins with the most important factor: location, location, location!
When it comes to choosing a college, the location of the school can make all the difference. It’s important to pick a university in a city or town where you can thrive, with a community where you can succeed. As a student, your location will have a distinct impact on your daily life, and in the longer term, it’ll effect the opportunities you have access to. It’s undeniable: location matters. And this is why we’ve come up with a quick list of five cool cities to attend college in.
Nashville
The capital of Tennessee, Music City USA has a perfect student-friendly social scene. With approximately 20,000 live music performances each year and as the home of two major league sports teams, there’s never a shortage of entertainment in Nashville. On the logistics side, the city has a remarkably low cost of living compared to other cities of the same stature—and its thriving business climate means that internship and job opportunities are abundant. It’s no wonder that Nashville is home to 36 higher education institutions!
Philadelphia
The second-largest city on the East coast, Philadelphia is a bustling and exciting metropolis for city-seeking students. With a vast array of restaurants, theaters, parks, museums, and educational institutions, there’s always something new to experience in this modern metropolis. With a long list of historical sites and attractions to visit, this city is also rich in American history and culture. And as home to the famous Philly Cheesesteak, it’ll never be difficult to find something good to eat!
Raleigh
Here’s a couple of fun facts about North Carolina’s capital city: it contains more than 40 free historic museums and attractions, and the city itself if considered a national historic landmark. So for students, there’s an abundance of learning to be done in Raleigh. Additionally, it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and it has consistently made its way onto Forbes’ list of the best places to live in the US. And on the fun side of things, this staple Southern city has all the southern hospitality and comfort food a new college student could hope for.
Houston
It’s the largest city in Texas by a long shot, and it has a personality to match. Houston is one of the country’s most ethnically diverse cities, which explains why it’s home to more than 500 cultural, visual, and performing arts organizations, and more than 90 languages are spoken in the city and surrounding areas. Thanks to all this diversity, Houston has a restaurant for every type of food you could want. Furthermore, there are more than 40 educational institutions in the city as well as 23 Fortune 500 companies. Opportunities are a-plenty in Houston, especially for college students.
Baltimore
Aptly nicknamed Charm City, Baltimore is an East coast metropolis full of art, music, and culture. Its low cost of living allows actors, artists, and musicians to make a living through creative endeavors, so the art and music scenes in Baltimore are vibrant and diverse. And Baltimore’s food culture is pretty enticing: restaurants and food markets pepper the city, and Maryland is famous for great seafood. And as for business and educational opportunities, a wide variety of large US industries operate in Baltimore, from healthcare to finances to technology.
When you’re away at school, the time you don’t spend in class is the time you’ll be spending getting to know your college’s city or town. Choosing one of these five cool cities to attend college in is a surefire way to make sure that you don’t spend four years stuck on campus with limited fun and limited opportunities.
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