<p>I am an international student and have been admitted to the following universities-
1. CU Boulder
2. UIUC
3. PURDUE
4. UW MADISON
5. UM TWIN CITIES
6. RICE
7. UMASS AMHERST - HONORS
8. UW - HONORS
9. UCLA
10. UC DAVIS
11. UC SAN DIEGO
12. USC </p>
<p>I know its a long list but I really wasnt sure where I would get in and how the admissions work there...so!</p>
<p>I would prefer to major in Chem E but I would like a bit of a liberal education too and not just STEM. I am also interested in computer science and maybe medicine . Cost is not really a consideration but I want a good academic environment , interaction with professors, a collaborative rather than a cut throat kind of competition and where the girls like intelligent guys....not nerdy but certainly not sporting jocks! Haha. ...just joking! Weather is not a deal breaker but I dont want to be cooped up indoors 6 months a year. Also, i dont mind a dominantly white student body ( its the US after all!) as long as the student body is accepting of other cultures so diversity should not be much of an issue though I may be wrong. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks</p>
<p>UCLA seems like a great option, probably my first instinct based off the OP. Liberal, great CS.</p>
<p>I would put UW up there as well if you have direct admit to CS. USC as well.</p>
<p>Rice would be worth the research about their culture. They are the most likely to not be accepting, though it could be in a bubble from the rest of Texas. I don’t know the school well enough, but if it was in a liberal bubble, it would be a good consideration as well.</p>
<p>All of these are great options. If money isn’t a factor, you will be fine with any of these really. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thanks PengsPhils ! I really appreciate your input.
I do not have a direct admit for CS at UW. Its for engineering with a college honors program.
My sense was also to go with UCLA but I was also seriously considering Rice. I am intrigued by what u said though…they are the most likely to not be accepting…are you trying to say Texas in general is not very accepting of other cultures/ people? Thanks</p>
<p>I would disregard that Rice comment as it’s completely false. Though about half of Rice students come from Texas, Tx is a huge state. Bigger than most countries even. The major cities are hours apart so it’s not as though students go home every weekend. Additionally the house system promotes an impressive sense of community among students. I suggest posting on the Rice board if you want confirmation that an international will be welcomed. </p>
<p>Thanks whenhen! Im really relieved since Rice seems to be a great fit for me.</p>
<p>Inadvertent mistake. Couldnt edit once it got posted. My apologies. </p>