Neuroscience @ Yale or MIT

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<p>I want to major in neuroscience or cognitive science in college and Yale is my top choice for school because I love it's atmosphere and the student life. However, I've done some research on Yale's cognitive science program and it doesn't seem to target my interests in terms of the combination of psychology, biology and a strong emphasis in neurobiology. I've also looked at MIT's Cognitive Science program, and its curriculum is exactly what I want to study. For anyone that has any knowledge of the Neuroscience/Cognitive Science program at Yale or MIT, could you give me information on how strong they are and if there is a major difference between the two school's programs? </p>

<p>I'm sure that MIT has better research opportunities in its Cognitive Science program than Yale does, but is a Cognitive Science major at MIT more comprehensive and targeted than Yale's? Basically, can I learn the same stuff in neuroscience as Yale as I can at MIT? Thanks!</p>

<p>Yale's Cognitive Science Dpt: Subjects</a> of Instruction | Yale College Programs of Study
MIT's Cognitive Science Dpt: Free</a> Online MIT Course Materials | Brain and Cognitive Sciences | MIT OpenCourseWare</p>

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<p>well im going to be a freshmen at yale in the fall so i dont know anything for sure but i wouldnt be suprised if its easier to find reseach opportunites at yale than at mit, only because everyone and their mother wants to do research at mit, whereas at yale u can pretty much walk into any lab you desire if make the effort. As far as the actual programs, I dont think the difference in quality or scope is enough that you should base ur decision on it if you really like other things about Yale.</p>