So I’m trying to decide between these three schools. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of all the schools or something? I’m planning to pursue a major in either Civil or Chemical engineering, but I also have an interest in business. I’ve visited all three schools multiple times. I’d just like some more perspective. Thanks!
Hi, I am a current student at Lehigh. I can really only comment on Lehigh and Lafayette- my friend goes there and I’ve visited/hung out there many times while at school.
I general, very different schools but both have great engineering programs. I’m a freshman in the business school, but many of my friends are engineers with no complaints. The one thing I’ve heard was from a junior who felt it wasn’t as cutting edge as some other programs. However, there are many research opportunities.
I think the biggest thing to consider would be the social aspect of the school. How big do you want your school to be? It may sound just like numbers but it has a HUGE impact on your experience. My friend at laf already feels in her first year that she knows everybody or knows of everybody. Would you be comfortable with this? Lehigh is bigger so you have more options. Also please consider the hill. It can be EXHAUSTING and does have an impact on how people go about their day. Ex: not going back to their dorm at all during the day.
Lehigh’s social scene is hard to comment on right now… we just got out of a huge greek life shut down which totally changed social life from frat parties to dorm parties (especially for freshman). None of us are sure what it will look like next year. There are parties outside of greek though: athletes (exclusive), student-run clubs etc. Laf has a bigger bar scene for undergrads as their bars are not as strict about letting underage kids in. I’ve noticed laf kids tend to be a bit nerdier, but both student populations are equally smart. Hope this helps 
Wouldn’t climbing the hill frequently increase one’s physical fitness so that it becomes no longer exhausting?
All fantastic options. The biggest thing is do you want a LAC, a mid-sized university, or a large public university? If all are affordable (without hardship/loans) go with fit.
My D is a recent grad of Lafayette and had a fantastic experience there. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Yes, for a healthy individual with no health issues. I should have specified. My friend struggled to make it to class when she had a boot on her foot as there are so many steps. She told me It was hard to get in touch with and schedule rides through the school’s program.
I had mono all first semester. The hill became a huge struggle. It might get easier once you’re an upperclassman and live at the bottom of the hill, but many freshman and those in greek/themed housing have a hike to get back to their dorms.