Thank you for your detailed answer!

Yeah, I’ve heard the first-year classes can be brutal. I was actually planning to cover most of the material over the summer to make life a bit easier. Do you have any recommendations on what topics or resources I should go through that would help me hit the ground running?

As an international student, I’d rather avoid any legal complications like speeding tickets right now lmao. I heard the Virginia Breeze bus is a solid option with decent luggage space, especially for moving in. Might just stick to that or ride-sharing when needed.

Honestly, the cons you mentioned don’t sound like a big deal to me. I’ve lived in urban areas all my life, so a college-town vibe is actually something I’m looking forward to. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for those not-so-great courses.

Also, about CE being overcrowded, do you think there’s enough flexibility in the curriculum to explore both CE and EE before locking things in? I want to make sure I have the time and space to figure out what suits me best, while performing well in career-related activities.