<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>I want to be an architect-engineer*, but I figured that I will get a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and then move on to graduate school for architecture and a masters in engineering as well (it would take a long time, lol). </p>
<p>I got into Tufts and I got into SUNY Geneseo's Edgar Fellows Program (around 20 kids out of a class of 925 get in). Columbia and Geneseo work together for "cooperative engineering", in which I could do 3 or 4 years at Geneseo and graduate with a degree from them (with Edgar Fellows on it) in, for example, physics. Then I would go, guaranteed, to Columbia, to get another degree from them (for civil engineering). I would end up with two degrees from two great schools, and all the benefits that any typical engineering student at Columbia would receive. Also, it would be a lot cheaper than going to Tufts, which also has civil engineering. </p>
<p>However, I really like Tufts as well, and I love their international outlook, which I probably wouldn't find in small town Geneseo. I think I would be happier there (not to say that I would be miserable at Geneseo/Columbia; I would also be fine going there). Tufts also would give me the option of double majoring in civil engineering and architecture in 5 years, or just minoring in architecture and taking 4 years. However, their architecture program is "architectural studies", and is not accredited (the civil engineering program is accredited though).</p>
<p>I can't decide between the two choices. Any help? </p>
<p>Is Tufts or is Columbia better at civil engineering? </p>
<p>When applying to graduate school, what would be looked upon better, and what would improve my chances to get into a top graduate school more? What about when it comes time to find a job?</p>
<p>(please give your sources; don't just say random opinions on the matter).</p>
<p>*You may be unfamiliar with an architect-engineer, and what that means. I don't know if you've heard of Calatrava, but he is one:</p>
<p>Santiago Calatrava - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>