<p>I am admitted by Penn(not Wharton). However, I am also waiting for Cambridge Economics(probably Trinity). I am not sure about the academic and career opportunities of two schools. Penn offers double major program in Econ and CS while Cambridge has Nobel Prize winners in the tutorial classes and lectures. Can u guys discuss about the pros and cons of two choices?</p>
<p>If $$ wasnt a factor, I would choose Cambridge in a heartbeat. But if you need FA and Penn admitted you w/ FA, then I'd go w/ Penn</p>
<p>I guess it really depends on what kind of learning you prefer? Cambridge is more rigid, or focused, so it's great if you want a specialised education... Upenn on the other hand is well known for partying and stuff XD</p>
<p>I'd go for Cambridge if it was me, just for the fact that almost everyone worldwide has heard of Cambridge, whereas UPenn is one of the lesser known Ivies internationally. Teaching is more invidiual with the tutorial system and you get a lot of one-on-one time with amazing professors. Plus, Cambridge would be a lot cheaper for me at least! </p>
<p>BUT: it's Oxbridge - the people are probably going to be stuck-up/probably not as much fun as UPenn. And the weather's probably nicer in Philly. It's a tough call!</p>
<p>Thanks so much, guys!
First, I did not get FA from Penn which means Cambridge is cheaper and takes one year less.</p>
<p>The reason for Penn: I am not sure that I would end up studying Economics. I wanna pursue double majors in Penn in econ and engineering. And I assume getting a job visa w/ an engineering degree is much easier in US than in UK with a econ degree. Cambridge does not allow undergraduate to conduct research, which I wanna do with professors. Cambridge is mostly big lecture classes.</p>
<p>The reason for Cam: I do not go to dance and party regularly. Nobel prize winner help me to finish homework in tutorials. Better prestige and reputation in my home country and US.</p>
<p>I don't think Cambridge's social life is ALL that bad, really. It's probably no worse than any Ivy, especially since you can drink at 18 in the UK and London isn't too far away for occasional big nights out.</p>
<p>Did you already get an offer from Cambridge, or are you waiting for interview results?</p>
<p>This year, Cambridge result will come out at Jan. 2 2009.</p>
<p>Cambridge owns Penn.</p>
<p>You can always do your MBA at Penn later.</p>
<p>based on the title of this thread, cambridge hands down. the fact that you're even asking means either that you don't know what you want or simply that you haven't done your research. </p>
<p>decide which is more important: the highest quality of education or the ability to double-major at any ivy. i'd choose cambridge if i knew econs was the way i wanted to go in life. but penn if i haven't made up my mind.</p>
<p>It's not THAT hard to change majors in cambridge. At least that's what the students claimed when I was there.</p>
<p>hmm.. i also agree Cam is better than Penn..
had that feeling after having the interview with that tall prof from queen's college..
he's absolutely professional..
penn's profs are more commercial that's what i feel.. esp those under wharton.. </p>
<p>but trinity is really hard to get in=p good luck~</p>
<p>wait, how'd you get into Penn already? unless it's ED, in which case you're obligated to go anyways. O.o</p>
<p>I don't know if you have decided already, but I'd say Cambridge. While Penn is considered great in the States, Cambridge is undoubtedly considered a top-class university worldwide. It usually ranks second worldwide.</p>
<p>The only thing I would say is that, as I used to live in England, I can tell you it rains A LOT! If you dislike rain, then it may be a bad place to go. Not just once in a while rain. Three weeks straight rain. </p>
<p>In the end it comes down to what you are looking for in a university. And when someone suggests an option, and you say "yeah, but..." then that means you have your answer right there :)</p>
<p>Also, my dad went to Cambridge (I know that makes me sound biased, but its up to you whether you take the advice or leave it), and once he got in it was a breeeeeze. This was a while back, and he did maths, but he said that he'd meet with a prof once a week with I think 2 or 3 other people and they'd basically try to prove or disprove theories. And the rest of the week he slacked. haha. And really, everything in life has been pretty easy for him after that, because employers see Cambridge and KNOW you're smart. PLUS, you automatically get two degrees!</p>
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Good luck with that!</p>
<p>Just saw this - were you accepted ED to Penn? Because if you were, and that's the only way you could have already gotten in, then you have to go there.</p>
<p>^yeah because upenn is going to sue him if he doesn't (rolls eyes) also he is international so he could wriggle himself from going to upenn</p>
<p>well yea if he doesnt care about any future applicants from his school who might want to go to upenn, who will no longer be accepted because they can't be trusted.</p>
<p>because penn has so much time they keep tabs on all their early admits as well as their schools...are people that dumb. I am not encouragiing him to renege on the Upenn offer but if that is what he wants to do then thats his choice and I am very sure it would have no effect on his career or anyone from his skul...take my word</p>
<p>actually Penn does keep tabs on early admits and they expect you to come. I know of kids who attempted to renege at Penn and other schools (Brown, Colgate) and two of the three times including Penn the other schools the kids wanted to go to rescinded their offers. This included a kid who got in ED to Brown who got into Cambridge. In addition, the schools that those kids came from, including one international, were blacklisted - no kids were admitted for the next few years, and none so far this year.</p>
<p>yeah if the student is applying to other american schools then it is not a good idea...but if he plans to attend a university in another country...it would be impossible for penn to even know what university the student is applying to...I also know of people who didnt attend their ED skuls and the next year someone else form the same school---that me---go into that skul...as I said it still a despicable thing to do considering the fact that u took the spot of other well deserving students...I am just stating it is still possible</p>