<p>I am having a very hard time choosing between Cornell Arts & Science and Columbia Engineering. I haven't decided my major yet, but I am thinking among Mathematics, Physics, and Civil Engineering. I am also thinking of attending graduate school in the future. I have been nominated scholars program from both schools: Tanner Dean's Scholar from Cornell, and C. Prescott Davis Scholar from Columbia. Still, I cannot decide which universities I should choose because I do not have a clear understanding on the opportunities, benefits, and limitations each school has. I would really appreciate if anyone could give me advice on which school would be better for me to attend. Thanks! :)</p>
<p>I suggest you visit both campuses. Cornell and Columbia are two very different environments.</p>
<p>The Thing is, I am an international applicant, so I might not be able to visit both schools in April.</p>
<p>I strongly recommend Cornell. Columbia engineering really isn’t that great…</p>
<p>Have you researched the course offerings at both universities in each of the subjects you may wish to pursue? I know nothing about Columbia, but can comment that it is very easy to take classes in any of the other undergraduate colleges at Cornell.</p>
<p>You would be able to conduct that research from home and then post specific questions on the appropriate school’s forum.</p>
<p>Ignoring academics for a moment, Columbia is in New York city and Cornell is in upstate New York, a little less than four hours north of NY city. Urban vs. rural. Very different experience.</p>