<p>Hi all, I'm actually writing this for an international friend who got accepted into these three wonderful colleges. As I'm not too familiar with their economics/business programs, I was just wondering which one would be the best to go to out of the three.</p>
<p>Furthermore, campus life etc would also be nice to know!</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Brandeis’ international business school was ranked one of the top 15 by Princeton Review [Brandeis</a> University International Business School: Business, Economics and Finance for Global Leadership](<a href=“http://www.brandeis.edu/global/]Brandeis”>Brandeis International Business School) Econ is the most popular major at Brandeis and the school expanded its popular undergraduate business minor into a major for the next academic year. </p>
<p>What’s great about Brandeis compared to the other schools is Boston! Brandeis is only nine miles outside of Boston, so it’s easy to go in to enjoy all of Boston’s restaurants, clubs, historical sites, etc. </p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Emory has by far the best business school out of those listed (and one of the best in the country). The international B-school at Brandeis is a graduate program (masters programs) so it’s not really applicable to undergrads. Plus Atlanta is a great city, especially for internationals since it is a hub for so many companies.</p>
<p>Colgate doesn’t have an UG business school, so anyone with that type of bent would most likely major in economics there. However, in my experience, it has, by far, the highest representation at Wall Street firms among these three schools. Colgate also has the strongest community feel and on-campus social scene of the three schools, so it really depends what your friend is looking for and what he plans to do afterwards.</p>
<p>As far as location is concerned, if your friend is interested in being near a big city, it’s Brandeis hands down. As an alum, its proximity to Boston was one of the reasons I originally selected Brandeis over Colgate (I selected it over Tufts as well but for other reasons). I live in Atlanta now, and can tell you that Atlanta is a sunbelt city without a thriving downtown; it’s not a cultural and student mecca with the feel of almost a European downtown like Boston. Although the climate is much warmer in Atlanta, I’d suggest living there at later stage of life, not the student years. Just my opinion.</p>
<p>In addition to its location in Boston, and while the Economics education offered among the three is probably comparable, here’s why I prefer Brandeis. </p>
<p>Brandeis is a special combination of small liberal arts college and world-class research university-with the smallest student body I believe (less than 800 in a class) of any top tier natinal research university matched with high-powered professors who actually teach in small classes. So, the research opportunities are tremendous. </p>
<p>Brandeis has an exciting intellectual environment that I would compare to its UAA sister school, U of Chicago (FYI its President is a Brandeis alum) only Brandeis’ is more relaxed and more undergraduate-oriented. Despite their intellectual bent, Brandeis students are down-to-earth, friendly and non-competitive with one another. </p>
<p>As you may know, in a recent Forbes national college rankings survey, Brandeis was ranked 15th among research universities and 30th overall among all private univerities and LAC’s–a testament to its focus on undergraduate education. Larger schools, including some Ivies, were ranked much lower. </p>
<p>Despite its small size and relative youth, Brandeis alumni are very distinguished–to name just a few: Nobel Prize winner for chemistry Rod Mackinnon, Fields Medal winning physicist Edward Witten (often called “Einstein’s successor”), 3-time Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Friedman of the NY Times, The Earth is Flat etc; Mitch Albom of Tuesday’s with Morrie (about his Brandeis professor), the Creators/Producers of Friends; actress Debra Messing; Robert FX Sillerman (billionaire businessman–currently owner of American Idol and Graceland) and Christy Hefner, former CEO of Playboy). Also, if you’re into social justice, Brandeis is a very exciting place to be (Angela Davis, Abbie Hoffman, I could go on, are alums as well) and the theater/music/arts scene is tremendous.</p>
<p>Forgive my enthusiasm, but as an alum, I think Brandeis is great.</p>
<p>Good luck. Your friend has three great choices.</p>
<p>It’s true that most people don’t go in to Atlanta for nightlife. The main reason for that is that the area directly surrounding Emory is ideal. Decatur, the Virginia Highlands, and Little Five Points are incredible spots to hang out (shopping, bars, restaurants, etc.). </p>
<p>Emory too is a small liberal arts college in a larger research university so I think the difference between it and Brandeis in this category is minimal. </p>
<p>Also, as an international student, diversity might be important. Emory has a more diverse student body with about 45% minority enrollment (compared to 15% at Brandies).</p>
<p>I’m not familar with Emory’s international/minority enrollment, but, to be accurate, Brandeis’ international and minority enrollment is about 30%. In fact the graduate International Busines School is majority international students.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot guys! </p>
<p>Any other opinions? And I’ll be sure to show my friend all of these wonderful posts!</p>
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