Hey guys, I have been really glad of being accepted to both Cambridge University, Engineering and Duke University(just off the waitlist). So, I have been having a hard time of choosing between Cambridge (engineering) vs Duke (engi/maths/finance+ CS double major).
Which one appears to you as a better option? I am an international student and both are without any financial assistance.
Thanks a lot!
That one’s easy : do you want to focus on academics, or donate want an undergraduate experience that involves social societies and watching top level sports?
Well, Cam would have social experiences as well, but there would be more school spirit at Duke and more academic flexibility.
Are costs a concern?
Do you want more breadth (Duke) or to zero in on just Engineering (Cambridge)?
I cannot imagine how this is a real quandary at all.
I don’t love very much about sports matches although I constantly go for ball games.
The major concern for me would be future career and personal development I think LOL
Yep Cost is a real concern. But, I think I can graduate from Duke in 3 years? (Or maybe 3.5 years?)
I personally do not have much a preference for humanity subjects. But engineering with a bit of computer science would be nice!
Haha, why do you say so? Do you prefer Duke or Cambridge?
Oh yes! I have an essential question to ask!(forgot to put in)
How hard is it to get into large Tech companies like Apple/Linkedin/Microsoft/Google from Cambridge versus Duke?(internship as well as job offer)
Because I heard from my seniors from Duke that Duke’s pratt is a target school and most Duke students got into these companies and it is not hard. But my seniors from Cambridge told me it is not easy to get into them due to interviews and selections…
Is it actually the case? because of the UK vs US culture?
So the answer to this problem can be a real game-changer for me.
Thanks guys!
Where are you from may I ask?
I am from China!