<p>Hi everyone...
Although reading old posts I got 'some ideas' on that question, I really need your opinion.</p>
<p>I want to major in Computer Science: which one do you think is better in that field - Cornell or UPenn? What are the advantages & disadvantages of each of them?
The reason I can't really make up my mind on this is... I also want to take a business major (additionally, as a dual degree thing). Then what would you advise me?
My personal observations tell me that Cornell is better for CS, but UPenn is far ahead in Business... So I'm quite confused.
Also one one more thing: which of the two do you think has the "better" reputation?</p>
<p>At Cornell, Comp Sci is very difficult, even more difficult than engineering. There are "weeder" courses in Comp Sci. The workload is intense. I am not sure, but Penn is almost certainly very demanding, too. I don't think you can double-major and still graduate in 4 years...maybe 5 full years. Cornell and U Penn are good for both subjects. Reputation is about the same. I would choose based on other criteria such as big city vs small city, urban/suburban.</p>
<p>The reputations of the two schools are similar that I wouldn't try to base any of your decision on that versus the difference in environments between the two schools.</p>
<p>I think u shud check upon the Campus by urself..
it's totally different for different people..My cousin rejected UPenn (WHARTON) for UNSW in Australia bcoz she thinks UPenn's environment is kinda......depressing ?!!!</p>
<p>If you really can take the course load at Cornell then you might want to just get your bachelors in CS then get your MBA... a bba isn't going to do anything for you..</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply to everyone :)
The reason for which I'm not basing my decision on the campus is the fact I'm not able to visit those schools... I am an international student, and I can't allow afford the "extra" trip to check out the locations... And looking at the websites, both of the colleges look quite great... They both have things I like and things I don't like that much.
Karl Marks: I was thinking of Carnegie Mellon, but somehow "dropped" it out of the list. And I already applied, so I can't change that. I'm still not sure whether or not I'm accepted, but I'm expecting the results to be out this Thursday... So, in case I got into both of them, I want to have my mind fixed so I can start working on the housing process, etc, as soon as possible.
But my question above really "tortures" me... I really love CS, but I have to go for the business too...
ritz_circle: Why did your sister find it depressing?</p>
<p>o she said the "environment" is just not the same like HongKong or Sydney..she hopes for something more vibrant like city life rather than a college town..and the weather is **** on her visit, it's pouring rain in the summer and it's COLD ..so she just re-considered all the pros and cons and she rejected UPenn at last.</p>