Hi guys,
I am an international student from China. I previously posted a discussion about choosing between these two schools and Occidental. I carefully read each comment and sincerely appreciate everyone’s suggestions and information.
Now I eliminated Oxy (which I feel truly sorry), but get completely torn about these two options. I feel like in hell now and really crave for your help. >_< To make it easier to see, I shall try to summarize some of the pros and cons. Note that one’s pro might be the other one’s con and vice versa.
Also, I forgot to mention that no matter what my decision will be, I would either focus on one major and fight to graduate in three years or try double major (plus engineering or physics) in four years.
UWisconsin
Pros
- possible Honor Program, which increases my possibility of graduating in four years or less (given that I might not be able to register some courses due to large volume)
Cons - relatively fewer opportunities. Few people talked about this in comparison to UWashington, so if there are anything worth mentioning, please tell me;
- relatively inconvenient transportation: it is hard for me to directly fly to Madison.
UWashington
Pros
- easy to fly to,
- sundry resources after graduation and a good career guidance (not sure if Madison’s weaker so please tell me more)
Cons - not sure about UWSeattle’s strength in IR or Politics;
- need tremendous effort to build a good relationship with professors (which I am willing to overcome but still needs to be considered)
- Second-time competition, seriously I’d rather fight for UWSeattle’s engineering from the beginning and receive a rejection.
I would really appreciate your help (tears over my face). Thanks!!!