<p>I got into University of Michigan and Rice University. anyone can help me make a choice?since both are very good universities with great reputation.</p>
<p>I'm out of Michigan state and these two universities have very similar estimated expenses so "money" is not my concern. What I care about is the research and internship opportunities,the college life and the job placement after graduation （my intended major is Economics）.
anyone can give me some suggestions?Thanks:-)</p>
<p>I know this doesn't answer your question, but when did you receive your decision? </p>
<p>As far as I know, research oppurtunities for the sciences are abundant and well-funded for by UMich. However, for internships involving a post in Economics, I can't provide useful information for you there. Maybe one can correlate the abundance of research oppurtunities with the availability of internship opportunities? (I really can't tell if I helped, but I can assure you I am sure of my first point.)</p>
<p>Both are great in terms of research and placement. Obviously, Rice is in Houston, and as such, probably has more internship opportunities near by. However, Michigan has a longer national reach thanks to its size, loyal alums and top ranking Business school. I would have to say go with fit.</p>
<p>Rice is an excellent school - maybe better for students that like a small environment. But it is one school that requires a visit. Ann Arbor is one of the best college towns in the country. Houston is - well, hard to describe. It has pockets of wealth, and certainly isn't all bad - but it is incredibly hot and muggy - which maybe is a counterpoint to Ann Arbor's cold - but Houston also has large areas of either squalor or scruff - it is a whole another world down there- with many people saying it is one of the least attractive big cities that they have visited. And the culture is Texas - one simply has to get comfortable with it. Anecdotes abound - Harris County is the death penalty capital of the US, for example. And the petrochemical industries on the east side of the city make areas of New Jersey look like garden spots. Not sure there is a better way to respond than this.</p>