<p>Apart from science majors having a really great liberal arts education at yale, what other factors make yale a good place for studying science, as compared to the hardcore science schools like MIT?</p>
<p>Because at Yale you will be surrounded by people who suck at science, and therefore you will feel comparatively smart.</p>
<p>haha. bio / bio-X for one will be good so don't worry.</p>
<p>I'm a prospective science major. My main interest is in the sciences, but I want a balenced liberal arts education. That includes humanities courses that are more than the merely perfunctory sort that you find at a tech school. Furthermore, I think that Yale is more socially and academically balenced than the tech schools. The tech schools seem to be more "let's work really hard then get wasted every so often for balence." I like the campus culture at Yale. It's more work hard, play hard. And "play hard" means more than just drinking and frat life; the extracurricular oppertunities at Yale are amazing. Yale also has a fantastic housing system, and more campus unity than most tech schools have. Although Yale is more known for excellence in the humanities, Yale is also one of the best places in the country to study science. MIT may have a slightly better science program, but once you reach the top, the differences are marginal. Once you reach a certian point, what you get out of a program really depends on how much you aim to use what's given to you, and how receptive your teachers are. Which reminds me, TA's that can't speak English are often around at tech schools, I hear.</p>
<p>Anyway. When you go to a college, you don't just go complete an academic program, you go to live somewhere, in a community of learners, for four years. Personally, I'm sure I would be happier at Yale than at MIT. But that's a decision you'll make when you come to it. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks tallyrand!</p>
<p>But on a more practical note, are Yale scientists as valued as those from say, Harvard/MIT/Stanford? What about starting annual salaries? Anyone knows? Thanks!</p>
<p>I don't think the name on a diploma is going to determine how much money you make.</p>
<p>plus, if you're a scientists... where you get your undergraduate degree does not have as much an effect since your probably heading straight into med school or grad school, which will have a greater impact on your career</p>
<p>to answer the reasons for picking yale... i'm pretty hardcore about the sciences... very heavy into researching... but i think one of the best qualities about yale is the variety of ppl here... you will find ppl that are passionate about many things, which leads to having very different perspectives on certain matters, resulting in many wonderful and interesting friends and conversations. </p>
<p>that's what makes yale so good, not just the talent, but the diversity of the talent</p>
<p>agree w/ ubermensch</p>
<p>what about the notorious trek to Science Hill for freshmen?</p>
<p>The people obviously.</p>
<p>For women scientists, if it comes down to a choice between Yale and Harvard, is there any contest after Summers' speech?</p>
<p>Yeah, the women scientists should therefore all choose Stanford and chill with me. :)</p>
<p>don't choose Yale. why would you choose Yale??</p>
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Well, it has to be your name! Someone else's name won't get you very far. (sorry bad joke)</p>
<p>I wouldn't look past yale for science just because it has more strength in other areas. I would definitely agree with chyln's post #8.</p>
<p>to gypsymoth:</p>
<p>the "notorious" trek of science hill is sort of a rite of passage that most science majors at yale take. although it is quite a distance, it remains very doable and not that big of an inconvenience. it more or less becomes a point of pride that we hold and can make fun of our non-group 4 friends with :)</p>
<p>Well I know Yale's been building lotsa great new science facilities... but how easy it is to do research in whatever field you're interested in? Is there a lot of competition for a particular mentor, and do students have to "tussle" to get to do a cool research project? I know at some schools the competition to do undergrad research can be really intense.</p>
<p>I've found that the opportunities to do research at Yale are abundant and relatively easy to find. Through the Perspectives on Science program it is becomes even easier to become involved in research as an undergraduate starting your freshman year. The STARS program help you find research positions as upperclassmen. Undergraduate research at Yale is highly supported and very encouraged.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yale.edu/yser%5B/url%5D">www.yale.edu/yser</a> for more information</p>