<p>I am just wondering which university most cc users prefer.. Do anyone know which one offers a better computer engineering program?</p>
<p>Most cc'ers would rather go to Cornell I'd imagine. Even some of the Californians.</p>
<p>Berkeley has the better program though.</p>
<p>@Bourne: Can you tell me why you think the cc'ers would prefer going to Cornell??</p>
<p>Cornell is an Ivy. It's private. Better job recognition unless you're going to stay in the Bay area or Cali in General. </p>
<p>Probably a better chance of getting a better GPA, especially at Cornell Humanities. </p>
<p>What's fin aid situation?</p>
<p>I don't get any financial aid from both schools.. Still not sure which one I should choose.. :-S</p>
<p>Whoa you responded quickly.</p>
<p>What's your major? CS?</p>
<p>What kind of atmosphere do you want? Ithaca is really really really really really really rural. They're rather different schools. Name some preferences. Cornell will probably have smaller "bigger" classes.</p>
<p>My major is Computer Engineering.. :) So EECS for Cal and ECE for Cornell..</p>
<p>Atmosphere.. I went to Berkeley pretty often.. Love the weather.. Heard of the scary stories about the school as well.. I have never visited Cornell.. but heard that the weather there is scary for the winter..</p>
<p>I don't really have any preference about things.. :-S I have read a lot of threads about Cornell and Berkeley.. yet, reading them didn't help me a lot to decide where to go.. :(</p>
<p>They'll probably be equally as hard. Berkeley's program is a bit better but the difference is negligible -- Cornell engineering is what the school is known for.</p>
<p>You might get more attention at the higher levels at Cornell? Probably much more money if you want to go abroad or do other stuff like that. </p>
<p>I think Berkeley has a bit more name recognition in EECS though. Both schools are great institutions and it seems like you're leaning towards berkeley. I'm rather sad that I'm the only one who chooses to respond to this. I'd much rather have you get a variety of opinions. You could try pming some of the more active Berkeley alums on this board. UCBChemEgrad?? Or something like that comes to mind.</p>
<p>And by the way, Congratulations are definitely in order. Most definitely.</p>
<p>For computer engineering and EECS, Cal has better reputation than Cornell. Proximity to Silicon Valley, etc. helps a lot. If you're deadset on computer engineering and want a career in computer engineering/EECS, Cal is the place.</p>
<p>That being said, keep in mind that Cal engineering requires you to graduate in 4 years. The engineering program is quite intense and if you decide you want to switch to another engineering discipline - let's just say Berkeley doesn't make it very easy. </p>
<p>I would say if you're strong in your desires to pursue EECS/computer engineering, choose Cal. If you're at all unsure about what you want, I'd lean towards Cornell.</p>
<p>Well I think it's in you; both schools are excellent, have prestige and have excellent CE programs.
So you have to choose...
Berkeley is bigger (2xCornell)--> less attention, much more difficult to excel.
Cornell is rural--> some people don't like that. And $$.....</p>
<p>@UCBChemEGrad: I know the career fair at Berkeley provides a lot of companies for EECS major.. Is that why you say that Cal is the place if i want to get a job in Computer Engineering/EECS??</p>
<p>@Bourne: Thank you for your reply.. :) I like both schools.. From Cal.. it has a better reputation (perhaps) in EECS than Cornell.. From Cornell.. recommended by one of my professors.. he says that I'll have a better chance if I go to Cornell... I am really confused.. :-S</p>
<p>@intTrf10: Thanks man.. I think I'm okay with rural area :) and yeah.. $$... >.<</p>
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@UCBChemEGrad: I know the career fair at Berkeley provides a lot of companies for EECS major.. Is that why you say that Cal is the place if i want to get a job in Computer Engineering/EECS??
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Yes, if you want to work in Silicon Valley as an engineer, Cal is very heavily recruited.</p>
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From Cornell.. recommended by one of my professors.. he says that I'll have a better chance if I go to Cornell... I am really confused.. :-S
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Better chance for what? I know you're young, but what do you want to do...where do you want to go with your degree?</p>
<p>An engineering degree from Cal or Cornell can get you at the same destination, but sometimes the path may require more leg work depending on your starting point. For example, if you want to live/work on the East Coast, Cornell will be more widely recruited by East Coast based firms...if you go to Cal, you'll have to do more leg work to get an East Coast job, but you can get it...the reverse also applies.</p>
<p>@UCBChemEGrad: I'm not very familiar with companies around Cal.. Is there any company that's located close to Cal other than Silion Valley??</p>
<p>About a better chance.. He said it's about graduate school and job opportunities.. But I believe that Cal will also make it easier to find jobs as what you have said. I'm still not sure if I want to go to grad school right after graduating.. So, does it mean Cal is a better choice because of that??</p>
<p>I know this is a silly question, but I'll still ask it anyway. Is there a lot of companies that provide internship for ECE major at Cornell?? >.<
Thanks for your reply UCBChemEGrad</p>
<p>Take a look at this</p>
<p>Cornell</a> Engineering : Electrical and Computer Engineering</p>
<p>Maybe that helps</p>
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@UCBChemEGrad: I'm not very familiar with companies around Cal.. Is there any company that's located close to Cal other than Silion Valley??
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Not a lot of tech companies are based physically in Berkeley, but Cal's proximity to Silicon Valley is what is most important.</p>
<p>Here's a list of companies that recruited at Cal's EECS job fair last year:
Career</a> Center - Fair Directory</p>
<p>For grad school opportunities, I say Cal = Cornell.</p>
<p>Thanks UCBChemEGrad and intTrf10.. :) I was amazed by the companies... >.< Big.. big companies.. >.< Man.. Now I am really confused.. :-S</p>
<p>^ Berkeley is more widely recruited by "techy" companies, Cornell more widely recruited by big "blue-chip" companies...mostly due to proximity (Cornell more GE, Kodak, 3M, etc.) (Berkeley more Google, Microsoft, etc.)</p>
<p>@UCBChemEGrad: What does it mean by "techy"?? Is it like more programming/coding?? :) Thank you..</p>
<p>What I meant by more "techy" was look at the companies recruiting at the each... Silicon Valley, California is more involved in information technology while Schenectady, New York is more industrial applications...GE Power systems is based in Schenectady... Local companies recruit more from local universities.</p>
<p>@UCBChemEGrad: Thank you so much for answering all my questions.. :)</p>