Emory v. UM

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>I just visited the University of Miami and Emory (accepted by both, rejected by top choices Georgetown/Duke).</p>

<p>I was extremely impressed with Miami (pros: career center, president, majors offered, beautiful and accommodating campus, great location, D1 sports) and was satisfied with Emory (pros: elite professors/academics, president, school spirit, numerous clubs, near ATL). </p>

<p>Bottom line: I love Miami. I know that Emory may rank higher than Miami (20 v. 38). I know that Emory may have better professors or greater prestige. But I feel like these differences may be insignificant (Will a highly ranked graduate school really hold an Emory undergrad in much higher regard than a UM undergrad?).</p>

<p>I'm looking to double major in economics and international relations. But I'm willing to change my intended major for the right school. Thanks for providing any experience or info that could assist me in solving my dilemma.</p>

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<p>I don’t really think Econ here is that strong. Political Science is really good, though and IR overlaps I’m pretty sure.</p>

<p>Prestige-wise, we’re much, much better. And yes, grad schools will care, assuming you do equally well at both…</p>

<p>So, uhm, yea.</p>

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<p>sounds like you want to go to miami…you arent makign a bad choice if you go dont worry</p>

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<p>If you were to go to Miami, would you feel like you were missing out on Emory?
If you were to go to Emory, would you feel like you were missing out on Miami?</p>

<p>Personally, I like Miami but I wouldn’t put it up there with Georgetown, Duke or Emory.</p>

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<p>Definitely go to Miami because you’ll love the school, and your school pride will fuel your studying in Miami. It’s what you make out of the university. </p>

<p>Do you want your undergraduate to be guaranteed of fun and experience-filled (Miami), or do you want your undergraduate to be guaranteed of a quality education (Emory)? </p>

<p>Of course, you can definitely achieve a stellar education in Miami, but Emory is more academic-oriented, and the people aren’t as, well, unified as Miami is. If school spirit and pride is important to you, by all means, go for Miami! Emory doesn’t have as strong of an alumni network as Miami, but Emory has better results and opportunities for students.</p>

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<p>I have the same issue. I love umiami but was surprised with an acceptance to Emory as well. Deffinetly going to have trouble choosing…</p>

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<p>I’m currently a sophomore at UM and I’m transferring next fall, ironically one of my top choices of a transfer school is Emory. The two schools could NOT be more different though, and I recommend you really try to figure out what it is you want from a school. </p>

<p>Emory is a much better school academically, although Miami has definitely been challenging in many ways. In Miami, students’ lives revolve around going out, if this is not entirely what you’re about, then you won’t like it. Most kids that go here are form the north (no offense, I’m used to interacting with people form the south who can be a little more open and friendly). If you don’t have a car you will be at a complete loss in terms of getting around anywhere. I have enjoyed my experience at Miami, it really is a great school, but I’m looking for a more academically focused school, somewhere closer to home, and a different student population. </p>

<p>Best of luck deciding!</p>

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<p>^^from what we have heard about social life at Emory you are in for more of the same if that is where you are going and aren’t planning on staying in and studying every weekend…</p>

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<p>I had a similar dilemma of choosing between a Big Ten (Ohio State) and Emory. Not only do you and I have the same major interests (international relations and business/economics), but we also have formed impressions of both schools. </p>

<p>However, I chose Emory despite my extreme inclination towards Ohio State. OSU had provided the best financial option (merit money + pell grant). So, why did I chose Emory? (NOTE: Although hatred boils between OSU and UM, the people are exactly the same. Noting this so you don’t assume that OSU and UM are completely different) </p>

<p>I researched into the people of the universities (Unig0, College Pr0wler, CC) and talked to two current students, an alumnus, and an professor. </p>

<p>I was impressed with the professor: intelligent, mature, professional. The alumnus spoke with such Buckeye pride; the alumni network in Big Ten schools is super strong, which is great for a person who is double majoring in economics and international relations. You really need those connections in order to utilize the internships and opportunities that will be provided for you. </p>

<p>However, the current students twisted my decision around to Emory. Being Big Ten enthusiasts, it seemed that whenever I mentioned anything remotely related to sports, they shot up from disinterest (from when we were speaking about academics) to excitement. Also, delving more into my research, Big Ten public universities really love parties and social outings more than their education. </p>

<p>UM is very social as a university. Friendly and outgoing, if this fits your fancy, then definitely go to UM. I chose Emory because even though I can still party at frat parties (being single and ready to mingle), I still have my professional goals that I wish to accomplish, and Emory’s professors, academic advisers, and goal-oriented students are just enough to provide those experiences for me. </p>

<p>I must add in, though, that many of the goal-oriented students are pre-med students, so as a political science/international relations prospective such as you, there would be less competition and more opportunities abound. </p>

<p>UM and Emory. Apples and oranges. It all depends on what you want from a university. College is what you make of it.</p>

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<p>I’m a fan of the U but Emory is too good to turn down IMHO.;)</p>

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<p>I was also struggling with this decision, but ultimately chose Emory and I couldnt be happier. Emory’s Political science dept is great! And if youre concerned about social life, we got it here…promise!</p>

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<p>Also, do check if you’d be getting into U of Miami’s honors college.</p>

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<p>I would have to agree…Emory.</p>