> Need help with US university research. Generally my goal would be the elite universities high on the ranking, but am also fine with a university with less competitive ranking as long as and only if it has something that really attracts me. > Factors that I care about: > 1. Dorm & living condition -- has to be good so that I could stay in dorm all day. > 2. Education model -- I prefer innovative education approaches that is more free and provides space for personal development. I enjoy reading and doing research, don't prefer too many lectures. > 3. Academics -- I am interested in topics such as complex systems science, managment. I really appreciate any interdisciplinary programs or courses that are realted to information, knowledge, management, artificial intelligence, and philosophy. > 4. Future employment -- I am planning to start my own business to package and sell my knowledge and offer executive consultation. But I think this factor may not matter that much because I can start my business any way. I don't think I would enjoy working at big companies. > 5. campus size & vibe -- no extreme party school. size prefer small, but ok with large > >I am deeply aware that most univeristies are more or less similar and offer similar courses. As a result, I really want this research to focus on that very unique strength (a program, a course, a professor, etc.) of each university. Don't list characteristics of a university if most other universities have them as well. Focus on unique value. > >Using all information you can find on the internet and a deep research into my academic interests, list and justify 15 universities that you think suit me best. Finally, organize all information into a table.