I personally love the sun and outdoors, plus I feel like I'm more productive in bright, sunny spaces, so I'm factoring it into my college search. Do you guys have a list/know which colleges get the most annual sunshine?
Sure! In terms of colleges seeing the most days of sunshine annually, here are some you might want to look into:
1. Arizona State University: Tempe, Arizona, where ASU's largest campus is located, gets about 299 days of sun per year.
2. University of Southern California: USC is located in Los Angeles, which gets around 284 sunny days in a year.
3. University of New Mexico: Based in Albuquerque, which gets about 280 sunny days per year.
4. University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Las Vegas gets a whopping 294 days of sunshine annually.
5. Stanford University: Located in Palo Alto, California with about 261 days of sunshine.
6. University of Colorado, Boulder: Despite being known for its cold winters, Boulder actually gets about 245 sunny days per year.
7. University of Hawaii: Honolulu in Hawaii gets around 271 sunny days per year.
Remember, there's more to consider than just sun! While you may thrive in sunny environments, it might be good to balance that with other important factors such as academic programs, size of the school, and student life. Happy college hunting!
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