answer:What percentage of your first year students are commuters? This says a lot about more about the campus than you might think. Are most of your (insert major) classes taught by professors or TAs? What are your average (again, insert major) class sizes? Make sure that they have a few of your “backup majors” in case you end up changing your mind!!! My roommate came in as a pharmacy major and switched to architecture after her first semester. It definitely happens, and you don’t want to be stuck at a school that doesn’t have many other options in case you change your major. What sorts of activities are there to do off campus, in that area? Malls, grocery stores, etc. Being able to get off campus is really important! Also find out whether they allow cars, or what types of public or school transportation (usually busses/shuttles) are available. Best of luck, and keep your options open!