<p>With the days winding down until May 1st, I've hit a wall in college decisions. I was wondering if you guys would like to weigh in on the decision (especially current University of Michigan and Duke Students). </p>
<p>I am currently interested in studying the intersection between Public Policy, Business, and Economics. </p>
<p>Duke Pros:
-Closer to home (4 hours driving)
-Individualized education through the undergraduate FOCUS program (learning clusters of students and faculty, formed around interdisciplinary learning topics, ex. Global Health Determinants and Solutions, Modeling in Economics and Social Sciences)
-DukeEngage (Duke partners with communities within the U.S. and abroad to allow undergraduates to participate in 8-week long, service oriented programs during the summer, ex. improving a community's health information infrastructure)
-Smaller class sizes
-Nice weather </p>
<p>Duke Cons:
-25k/year
-No undergrad business program
-Less diversity in majors, minors, and certificates
-Potentially more academically stressful/competitive
-May end up in a freshman dorm with no AC</p>
<p>Michigan Pros:
-18k/year
-The Shipman community would provide a close-knit learning/service community
-Would live in one of the nicest residence halls on campus
-Diversity in the availability of classes and majors, minors, certificates
-Ross School of Business and Ford School of Public Policy are highly ranked
-Ann Arbor</p>
<p>Michigan Cons:
-Farther from home (plane ticket costs add up)
-Larger student body, less individualized attention
-Cold, cold weather
-Seems to have less undergraduate focus </p>
<p>Would really appreciate any thoughts, opinions, or suggestions that you guys may have!</p>