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Montana State University vs. University of Virginia
A Tale of Two Colleges

Simon Ljunggren
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11/01/2017

Montana State University. What is the first thing that comes to mind when we hear these words? For those who have never lived or heard of the state, they may think it’s a university that exists in Canada or a college that teaches students how to live in the wilderness for the rest of their lives. However, for those who are familiar with the campus and its state, a lot comes to mind when they hear the words MSU. The most common of these, to me, is scenery. When arriving at Montana State University, the sights are astounding and beautiful. A beautiful backdrop of snowy-capped mountains and behemoth trees that showcase the nature of Montana rather than push it aside for development and buildings. When walking across campus, one may experience a beautiful …show more content…

For instance, the Hosaeus Fitness Center was built and finished much later than that of Romney Gym located right across from each other at Montana State University. The same can be said about the University of Virginia’s array of buildings for their health system . According to the University of Virginia’s Brief History page, while Thomas Jefferson did implement an education program, the buildings themselves were not constructed and finished until November 7, 1984 (W., 2015). This health care area has undergone many changes to this day, as apparent by the way the buildings look and are constructed. In terms of scale, these health care buildings are massive compared to the other nearby buildings that house classes and have a more futuristic look to them by way of their design. The main healthcare building looks like it has a heliport at the very top of its

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