Janet

I'm stuck between UCLA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for undergrad studies. My response is due in a few weeks and I'm still split! I've visited UCLA and am visiting RPI in a few days so hopefully I'll have a decisive answer by then.

About me: What I look for in a college (in the perspective of a small-town girl from Cali) is adventure, living in a totally different environment just to try it. I'm majoring in a science, possibly earth science but this is subject to change. I am passionate about the violin and piano so amateur music opportunities are very important to me. I also want to experience life in a creative, energetic city.

UCLA: competitive/vigorous academics; higher ranking; vibrant city with talented underground music and cinema; close to friends and family; well known; cheaper

RPI: more specific to my major and more job-oriented; mystery and Adventure of New York; more attention; music MINOR; musical opportunities that UCLA only offers to music majors or Pros.

which one?

I'm going to learn some new piano songs over the summer, so I'm looking for something challenging. It's also great to be exposed to more music.

A video accompaniment, title, and/or artist would be great. Post any kind of music, as long as it's not super classical, like Bach (of those, I have many). If you're not sure about it, post it! thanks! =]

Oh, and I'm also wondering how you can find out what level songs are.

*I've learned:

Maple Leaf Rag, Fantasie Impromptu, Rachmaninoff with the large chords, Mozart's Fantasy in D minor, Chopin's Nocturne in E flat, Debussy's La Plus Que Lente (very good) and Golliwog's Cakewalk, Hadyn's Sonata in D major, and two Bach inventions.

all answers or just comments are very appreciated. thanks!