<p>if i plan to double major in economics and engineering in college, which school would be a better choice for me? Umich or Uchicago? well, they are both my top choices. of course, if we talk about economics program alone, there is probably no single school in the U.S. can compare with Uchicago. but nevertheless, Umich's engineering is definitely stronger. can anybody help me out here?</p>
<p>Easy...Michigan. Chicago does not even have Engineering. If you want to major in Engineering, Chicago canot be an option. MIT, Stanford, Cal-Berkeley, Northwestern, Michigan-Ann Arbor, Princeton, Cornell and Wisconsin-Madison would all be great choices.</p>
<p>Alexandre, obviously i didn't do my research before i applied. I thought chicago does have engineering, or at least applied sciences. actually, i like more theoretical aspects of economics, so chicago really appeals to me. </p>
<p>however, i think i will eventually get into finance, and since i learned from reading other posts in this forum that you seemed to have a lot experience in the field, could you please tell me how is my outlook in finance if i have degree in engineering? is it going give me some significant advantages compare to other ppl who's into finance only?</p>
<p>All is not lost. You can double major in Economics and Physics at Chicago. they are awesome in both fields. At Michigan, double majoring in Econ and Engineering takes 5 years rather than 4. You cannnot go wrong with either school. </p>
<p>As far as Engineering giving you an advantage over Finance Majors, not really...but your quant side will not hurt you either.</p>
<p>thanks a lot, although im still not determined....tough decision...</p>
<p>Have you visited both schools? They're very different places, and often appeal to a different sort of student. Visiting, if you haven't already, may help with your decision and help you decide where you'd fit best.</p>
<p>MICHIGAN is far better for engineering than chicago...chicago is rated higher thats the only edge it has....but Michigan is better across the board ...</p>
<p>hoedown, u have to admit it's rather difficult for me to visit either school, since i live in honolulu, hawaii.
based what i learned from ppl who actually went to the two places, i actually like michigan's atmosphere better. but the problem right now is my major interest is still in economics, while engineering is merely something to go along with, i'm not really enthusiastic about it.</p>
<p>Be careful Lanking. If you are not interested in Engineering, do not pursue it. Engineering is too difficult to study if you aren't into it. And did you apply anywhere else? I picked Michigan over Chicago because I really did not like the environment at Chicago, but that's just me. We are all different.</p>
<p>well, i didn't say i do not like engineering, i am just not obsessed with it as i am with economics. in fact, most ppl think i am a science/math person.
i also applied for UCB, Claremont Mckenna(they have this 5 yr econ/engineering program with harvey mudd), Yale(don't really know why this comes in), and boston university.</p>
<p>Claremont has an awesome Economics department (also awesome in Political Science) and Harvey Mudd is amazing in Engineering. That is an amazing 5 year program. Yale needs no introduction. Cal is also amazing. I tell you buddy, if you get in everywhere, you have your work cut out for you. I guess you are no longer interested in BU since you got into Michigan.</p>