Brown VS JHU

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I just want some opinions about this issue. I’ve posted this in the JHU forum and I feel obliged to do the same here. I want to double major in computer engineering and Classics (preferably with separate degrees).</p>

<p>JHU is tempting me with their 5 year MSE/BA program with grad fellowship in final year (money isn’t an issue as both schools cost the same but it’s always good to save some dollars). I know Brown has a similar 5 year program but it seems rarer for students to take this path and it isn’t specifically advertised (I don’t even know if it’s possible with engineering). Alternatively, Brown advertises a ScB/AB 5 year program but I could’ve received a masters at JHU plus a grad fellowship. </p>

<p>I want to pursue a graduate degree in either engineering or Classics but I’m not sure which one at the moment so I’m keeping both options alive with a double major (preferably with separate degrees). </p>

<p>Both Brown and JHU allow me to double major and both allow me to do what I want and are on the east coast. JHU is more research-oriented (more opportunities to do research = easier to apply to engineering grad school elsewhere; also save some time with a masters) but Brown’s classics department is stronger (if I decide to do a classics grad degree). I know Brown has research opportunities but how accessible are they? Are the professors always willing to work with undergrads? Unfortunately Brown’s engineering is not well-known but if there are enough research opportunities to make me competitive for the best engineering grad schools I will not mind. Who knows, I might decide that I enjoy Classics more and take up a Classics grad degree. I do know Brown students are generally very happy and students have a collaborative attitude.</p>

<p>As an international student, I won’t be able to visit any of the two campuses before decision deadline.</p>

<p>I would like some input on other factors to consider.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>two schools couldn’t be is more different. jhu is very intense, competitive, and career oriented. brown is very relaxed, eclectic, and learning oriented. what do you want in a school?</p>

<p>oh, and there are lots of opportunities to do research at brown</p>

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<p>I’m going to be doing 2 degrees so I’m expecting a very intense time at both. I would prefer a place where I enjoy my undergraduate years but still get me to where I want (either a top engineering grad school or a top school for Classics grad.;I’m still not sure which I prefer right now).</p>

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<p>^Yeah, the two schools really couldn’t be more different. This should be a decision made on the basis of fit.</p>

<p>To paint very broad strokes, an engineering/classics major sounds more like the prototypical Brown student than the prototypical jhu student, but that probably doesn’t mean anything.</p>