<p>Our son has been accepted at UMO, UNH, Clarkson and St Lawrence University, waitlisted at UVM and Union. He wants to major in mechanical engineering to work on alternative energy. He just converted a motorcycle to an electric motor. He's outdoorsy, interested in liberal politics and a hands-on builder. Which program will be best?</p>
<p>This is a completely subjective opinion, based only on who I know who’s gone to each of the schools he’s been admitted to, so take it for what it’s worth: Clarkson.</p>
<p>What are his views about each program?</p>
<p>My nephew graduated from UNH’s engineering program (Civil/Environmental) he had an excellent experience at UNH in their engineering department and has had a terrific career so far.
UNH is a land, space and sea grant university and is very active in environmental research projects.</p>
<p>Are finances a factor?</p>
<p>If your son likes hands on experience Clarkson. There are hands on programs such as SPEED, an engineering design program run by students. Also great research opportunities with profs , not grad students. The Adirondacks are nearby for outdoor activities.</p>
<p>I guess he’s not afraid of the cold.</p>
<p>After sending in the deposit for UNH, or son was offered acceptance at UVM. He likes Burlington and the fact that they do the hybrid car competition, but we thought UVM’s engineering was heavy on the biomedical. Plus UVM is $5-6000 more per year.
Anyone have any input on engineering at the 2 schools, especially around alternative energy for vehicles?
In addition to motors and the outdoors, he’s interested in politics and public policy, so one of the universities appealed more than Clarkson.</p>