<p>So, I have finally reached the biggest decision in my life so far. I was accepted into Cornell (Engineering School) and UChicago. I don't have preference between the college town vs. big city. I am looking to go into business, economics, finance. Cornell engineering has the Operations Research and Information Science Engineering, and chicago has, well, Chicago Economics. 'Nuff said. I am a very social person, but perhaps am looking for a lot of intelligent people to be around, but love a party every weekend. The small classes at Chicago appeal to me, and the prestige and job recruiting appeal to me at Cornell. I will probably have 20k debt after Chicago, and maybe 10k at Cornell due to come engineering scholarships. Engineering is not what i want for a career, but the major i mentioned earlier is business-ish. I could always transfer to another school at Cornell also if i wanted. Cornell is close to home, whereas Chicago is about 9 hour drive (NY resident here).
I am most concerned with job recruiting/grad school, debt, and overall experience.
I know the decision is ultimately up to me, and I have visited both and might re-visit, but any info is appreciated!!</p>
<p>chicago fo show!</p>
<p>well just because i will probably be going there</p>
<p>It has great recruiting, amazing for anyone trying to get into grad school...the debt sucks...number one in overall experience in princeton review</p>
<p>Cornell is ivy league</p>
<p>you choose</p>
<p>I would strongly recommend Cornell. Since you describe yourself as a student wanting to get a quality social life and good acadmics, Cornell has an edge imo. Cornell parties do get wild every weekend and you won't be disappointed with Greek scene here if you are into that sort of thing.</p>
<p>Plus, since Cornell would cost less to attend, Cornell has an edge on that as well. My impression is that Cornell offers more of 'traditional' college experience in social/academic aspects, while uchicago is very unique and is craddled to offer social/academic settings for only very specific group of people...If I were you, I would visit Uchicago and talk to students there if you are seriously considering to attend this school, since it is so 'different' from others. Hope this helps.</p>