<p>Hi all,
I face a very tough decision between three amazing universities. I'm deciding between EECS at Berkeley, College of Engineering at Cornell (where I will probably major in EE), or the College of Engineering at Hopkins (probably EE with a focus on BME instrumetation). I'm kinda leaning towards either Cornell or Berkeley. Cornell seems to offer a more "academic" and "learning" environment, where everyone seems into their studies, and good at what they do. Berkeley offers more opportunities, as its program is larger and its right next to silicon valley.</p>
<p>I care a lot more about academics and academic atmosphere than things like weather, campus, dorms or food, as the weather and campus at both places is beautiful, and I can deal with dorms and food for a better academic experience.</p>
<p>Any thoughts from current students, or from anyone with a clue?</p>
<p>As an EECS major, I can assure you that we are plenty focused on our studies. I don’t think there’s any major difference between Berkeley and the other two in that regard.</p>
<p>You should go with Cornell College of Engineering. Berkeley offers less, not more opportunities.</p>
<p>Total cost for each school?</p>
<p>I can’t imagine you turning down Berkeley’s EECS though.</p>
<p>I can also say that CoE program in JHU is not great at all.
You will see why as soon as you visit their campus and their single building which houses the entire engineering department and the astronomy and the economics department.</p>
<p>Energize, what I mean is that EECS majors are focused on their studies, but, at least from what I could see, they are a lot more heavy on extracurriculars, jobs, internships, projects etc. than Cornell. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just different.</p>
<p>Also, Cost isn’t much of an issue, they come out to about the same, and my parents are willing to pay for the cost of either institution in full (been saving since I was born)</p>