Cornell University vs. UC Berkeley - Computer Science

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello CC! After finding out about all my college acceptances/denials/waitlists, my choice has come down to these two great schools - Cornell and UC Berkeley. I am a student coming from Germany, but since my parents are California residents, I get in-state at Berkeley. However, since I didn't get any sort of financial aid (regents, etc.), and because it's Cali, it's still around $22,000 a year for me. If I go to Cornell, it's around $19,000, and I have the Cornell Tradition fellowship. </p>

<p>I know both schools have excellent computer science departments. My question is which school is better overall for undergraduate education, job prospects after graduation, and the overall college experience? Any advice you guys may have is greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I guarantee you that you will have more fun at Berkley. Either way you’re going to get an excellent education.</p>

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<p>Fun might be nice. haha. That’s what it seems like, though. I mean SF>>>>Ithaca. I’m still not completely convinced, though.
How easy is it to get research opportunities/internships at each school?</p>

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<p>Being located next to a major metropolitan area will probably make finding internships a little easier</p>