DREAM COLLEGE CRITERIA

-tons of study abroad options
-lots if international students/diverse student body
-close to major city (good public transportation system/good for bikes), at the very least somewhere same size/larger than anchorage
-good atmosphere in surrounding area, lots of things to do
-close to mountains/ocean
-flight program
-medium sized (no huge classes)
-good student/professor ratio
-approachable/available/helpful professors/faculty
-ballet, horseback riding (good extracurricular opportunities/clubs)
-nice dorms and facilities (priv. rr option, good rec center, wifi)
-good food
-friendly vibe
-prestige
-good academics (lots of strong majors)
-non-conservative area
-moderate climate (NOT hot humid/rainy and dark)
-even ratio of men/women
-lots of scholarship options/fin. aid
-CHEAP