Hamilton VS Colby: Geology/Geoscience and Envi Studies/Science

Can anyone with knowledge of Hamilton College and/or Colby College please assist me in comparing their geology/geoscience and environmental studies/environmental science programs?

Colby offers more majors in this category, and seems to be comparatively more well known for its environmental program.

However, Hamilton seems to have had immense success within their geoscience department.

Any information about classes, field work, research, and general department success would be very helpful.

Thanks!

Have you been accepted to both, @prospective321 ?

The Rocks

Colby: Proximity to mostly metamorphic and igneous formations related to Paleozoic orogenic events. Variety of glacial features.

Hamilton: On exposed Paleozoic sedimentary sandstone/shale. Not far from complex Adirondack precambrian metamorphic rocks. Glacial and hydrological features.

The Programs

Colby: Well regarded for environmental studies. Concordant geosciences courses reinforce anthropenic effects on the environment.

Hamilton: Geosciences department has produced a Nobel Prize recipient, as well as a Carnegie Foundation professor of the year. Diverse course selection ranges to topics such as meteorology and includes extensive instruction in GIS techniques. Great Iceland field study course.

^ sp: anthropogenic.