A new TikTok trend has college students arguing about the nation's 'best' campus

Almost everything is different this school year, but some things never change. One of those tried-and-true constants? College kids arguing about whose school is better. The generations-old debate has made its way to TikTok, where students have posted thousands of videos flouting their school’s campus. It’s a trend that comes at an uncertain time for college students, many of whom are currently attending classes away from their campuses. Often, the posts harp more on nostalgia than anything else. Naturally, the debate has gotten pretty heated, with students weighing in from almost every region of the country. Fun and games aside, there is something deeper — and slightly more problematic about the current campus battle. the videos glorify beautiful, wealthy universities while demeaning smaller schools and community colleges. As TikTok user goblininfluencer points out, there’s a sense of Ivy League elitism involved in glorifying old, legacy-filled campuses