<p>Right now I'm in sort of in between Johns Hopkins, University of Michigan, and USC. I know Michigan has one of the best engineering programs in the nation along with USC only a couple schools down (based on rankings), but I feel like I would get a better overall education at Hopkins, and which also has no core curriculum and the class size would be much smaller. I'm looking to study computer engineering but I don't want to base my decision solely on rankings. In terms of social aspects and school pride I think that Michigan has a lot more to offer, and a better balance between extra curricular/social activities with academic work. At USC, I've heard the engineers work way too much compared to everyone else, but there's a good social scene also. At Hopkins, from what I've read, it's competitive and students tend to spend much more time on academics. Another thing I liked about Michigan is that it has the largest alumni network in the world, so if i do decide to go work in another country(Brazil- my home), I think it'll be easier to get a job. Although, since Hopkins is in a city, there are many opportunities for me while at school. USC is in LA which I have lived there and I'm not too big of a fan of the city even though there are many opportunities. So these are some pros and cons of each that I'll have to think about. I would like to know different people's perspectives on these schools. If you attend one of them, convince me to go there! haha....Thank you!</p>
<p>I would go to USC or Michigan solely for the networking that you would get at both those schools. Yes, Johns Hopkins may be looked as being more prestigious, but the fact of the matter is that you will me more likely to get a job from alumni if you went to USC or Michigan. Also, you can’t beat Cali weather!</p>
<p>i’ve been told that USC is sort of overrated in terms of academics and that its alumni connections are mainly based on the west coas…do you agree with that?</p>
<p>aerolite23,</p>
<p>I’m currently a senior majoring in Civil Engineering at USC. Between those three schools, you can’t go wrong in terms of getting a good education, so I think your decision comes down to which is the best match for you. My decision came down to Michigan and USC, and I ended up choosing USC for a variety of reasons with some of the main one’s being location, the fact that engineering courses are taught on the main campus, the amazing alumni network, and possibility of taking classes outside of engineering. In the past four years I’ve had to work hard and manage my time well, but I’ve never thought I missed out on anything socially. I’m active in a sorority, engineering organizations, and a mentor program here on campus and still have plenty of time for coursework! A group of my friends recently blogged about our reasons for choosing USC, and I think it might help you with your decision. Check them out here: [Viterbi</a> Voices](<a href=“http://viterbivoices.usc.edu/]Viterbi”>http://viterbivoices.usc.edu/)</p>
<p>If you or anyone else has any more questions feel free to email me at <a href=“mailto:vstudent@usc.edu”>vstudent@usc.edu</a> I’d be happy to answer them!</p>
<p>Good luck with your decision!
Lisa V.</p>
<p>Once again aerolite23, are you getting the drift of what’s going on here. On the USC boards; USC or UMich. On the JHU boards; JHU or UMich. On the Michigan boards; Why would you go to those other two schools for engineering? ;-)</p>