<p>Just to be clear to start, I know both are great schools for engineering and in other disciplines so this is not a general question about that. I've visited both schools and loved them.</p>
<p>Anyway, I've been accepted to both University of Michigan and now UIUC. I've had a lot more time to be excited about Michigan (I applied EA), and have discovered their EGL Honors program, which sounds very interesting to me. It basically contains everything I want to accomplish in my undergraduate (or in this case 5 year undergrad/grad) career.</p>
<p>These things are 1) a strong engineering program 2) an exposure to business classes (whether or not I ultimately decide to go more into engineering or business) 3) Language classes. I want to do a study abroad so the fact that the EGL program encourages it is great (I want to study an Asian language while doing martial arts for a summer abroad).</p>
<p>However, an issue that I think will arise is financial aid. I feel as though I'm much more likely to be given scholarships from Illinois than from Michigan. There's not a chance in the world that I would choose Michigan if I have to pay anywhere near the sticker price.</p>
<p>So, what types of programs and opportunities are available at UIUC that could give me an experience similar to the EGL program? Are business/economics/other minors popular? How about studying a language on top of my engineering courseload?</p>
<p>Thanks for any input!</p>