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Hi all, I'm down to 2 schools and I desparately need some advice. School A and B both provide similar funding, but A does have a better reputation and is ranked higher than B. I have great research fit with school B as well, so this may not matter much. BUT the higher ranked school A is bascially in the middle of nowhere, with long & cold winters. On the other hand, school B is in a relatively decent "city" with better weather and more things to do. Even though I'm more of a city person, I do understand that being a full-time Ph.D student is a huge commitment and that I won't be able to do much outside school for the next 5 years or so. But, how important is the living environment, really? Any advice would be extremely appreciated.