I love the number of responses so quickly!
PC requires me to only take 4 classes/semester for freshman year, and they're all core. I'm also 40 minutes away, so I can come home on weekends to help potential homesickness.
The women part is good. I'm starting to get over a bad breakup now (and wondering about the future in regard to women), so hearing that things work out definitely helps.
The freshman 15 is no problem, I actually lost 10 lbs this summer to prepare. I really plan on using the gyms there, too.
I was also thinking of business, I can't believe I forgot to mention that. I did take trig and stats in HS, and was fine. Also took a precal course at the community college last summer. Basic algebra and quadratics aren't a really big problem for me. I guess my biggest problem is that if I get stumped on something, I just panic a little.
I'll have to see how my dorm is in terms of noise. Most freshmen get triples or quads, and I think I lucked out with a double. I talked to my roommate, I think we'll get along. This dorm is mostly doubles and singles, so I'm thinking it'll be a little quieter.
Anywhere in RI is free via public transport for students, so I'm set there, Joe. Plus, I played lacrosse in HS and loved it, so I'll definitely be attending the games...I'm not good enough for D1 play by any stretch.
Bryan, I think I may be in the same boat as you. I never meant for the thread to get political, but I'll keep the professors in mind.
Thanks, guys. Keep 'em coming! Reading this has helped more than the "How to survive college" book I picked up. I think I'm bookmarking this.