CU Boulder vs. Ohio State University vs. WPI vs. Lehigh vs. Iowa State University

<p>Hi guys. I am an international student who has been accepted to University of Colorado at Boulder, Ohio State University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Lehigh University for engineering for fall 2011. Also I’m waitlisted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Iowa State University.</p>

<p>I am having a tough time deciding where to go, and I have to make a decision quickly. Music scene is a priority in my decision. I am really into rock and metal music, forming bands and stuff. Apart from music, I also wish to have extensive research opportunities at college, although I know they are limited for an undergraduate student. As for social life, I do party, but it’s not a major decisive factor when.</p>

<p>I really like the small class sizes and the personal feel at WPI. But the lack of academic variety seems a little boring to me. Plus WPI has offered me the Presidential Scholarship.
Lehigh isn’t offering any financial aid, so the high fees is gonna be a problem, though I think I can manage it.
CU Boulder and Ohio State are different from the above two as in they’re public, much bigger and diverse. But I think that affects the class sizes, the teacher-student interaction, research opportunities and the entire feel of the universities, in general. </p>

<p>Being an international student I only have limited knowledge about these universities, so any inputs at all about any of these universities (including Rensselaer and Iowa) are greatly appreciated. </p>

<p>Thank You.</p>

<p>There are a ton of international students at OSU, especially from China and South Korea, and so there is some amount of support for international students here, as well as endless numbers of student organizations for students of different nationalities, religions, and interests.</p>

<p>What kind of research are you interested in? I have friends who are doing some medical research as undergrads, but I know there is also research opportunities in a wealth of other fields.</p>

<p>Thanks ambiguity. I am mostly into electronics and robotics kind of stuff.</p>

<p>Hey, guys. I’ve finally decided to attend Ohio State. Thanks for helping me make this strenuous decision.</p>