I have got into University of Massachusetts- Amherst with a 14k Scholarship and University of Minnesota with a scholarship of 5k. Can you guys tell me the Pros and Cons of both these universities considering my Major ( Computer Science) and my status being International Student.
UMass- Amherst(51k-14kscholarship=37k) vs UMN(42k-5kscholarship=37k) - Intl Undergrad - Computer Sci
Direct admission to the CS major or not at each school?
If not, look into how difficult it will be to get into the CS major after enrolling.
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Congrats on your wonderful scholarship at UMASS. Those are not easy to get. I think you will do well at either one. it really comes down to preference for the school. Which ever one you feel most comfortable at should be the one you pick.
best of luck.
Also look at what GPA is required to maintain the scholarship. Assuming the programs are the same, I’d vote for the lesser scholarship, so if you have a GPA issue and it is rescinded, the gap will be easier to make up.
It’s very encouraging to hear of an international applicant receiving places and financial aid, well done! Where are you from?
I am from India @greenstudent
Can someone give information about the places these universities are at? As an international student, I have never visited USA and have no idea about how things are at the other side of the globe.
Umass Amherst 2 hours ride from Boston. More rural but near a small town and near other colleges. Cold in the winter.
UMN TC in down town Minneapolis maybe 20 min ride from the airport . Urban but more mellow, not like NYC or down town Chicago. Very cold in the winter.
Both are big Universities.
UMass is in a really cool college town - lots of things for students to do because the town is geared toward the students there. It’s part of the 5 college consortium so there are lots of college students (also, you get to take classes at other colleges if you wish).
UMN is in a regional metropolis. It means lots of Fortune 500 headquarters, bars, concerts, etc, plus public transportation, but the city is not geared toward the students.
Both places are very nice and very cold! 
Which would be better considering internship opportunities given my major is computer science?
UMASS Amherst would be a great place to pursue computer science.
Both are good.
UMass Is known for its CS program nation-wide. Ask about international students’ internship (support, past numbers, etc).
UMN Twin Cities is right in the cities. Note: are you in CS CLA or CS CSE?
CS CSE @MYOS1634
@garvey can you tell me why UMass would be better than UMN ?
If CS is your focus, and internship opportunities are of particular interest to you, then I’d see Massachusetts and proximity to the Boston area, where there is a major emphasis on our tech sector, as a real draw. UMASS is a diverse, dynamic, vibrant campus and community. I’m sure UMN has a lot to offer, as well - taking the long view of where you might find the most substantive opportunities to pursue your field, however, I’d say that Amherst, and the Northeast, in general, offers the better fit for what you’ve described of your interests.
If you can get your hands on any college guide books such as Fiske (my favorite), Princeton Review, Insiders Guide they may be able to help you get more of a sense for the two schools.
CSE is impressive.
UMass is well-known for CS.
UMN has the Twin Cities.
Try to read as much as you can about each.
UMASS is at least a 2.5 hour drive from Boston.
UMN TC has light rail connections to Minneapolis and St Paul. Plenty of companies available for interning if your visa allows.
@“Snowball City” - No, UMASS is just 2 hours from Boston. I graduated from there myself, and did the drive to and from Boston all the time, as that was where I was from. The reason I highlighted UMASS’ proximity to Boston is because recruiters associated with Boston/Cambridge area tech firms will be a presence on the UMASS campus.
The Twin Cities area, no doubt, has a lot going for it. Still, I’d think that an international student, in particular, would find social and professional opportunities in the Northeast/New York area that are above and beyond what is available in the Midwest of the US.
Perhaps you drive more quickly than I do.
My husband is in high tech. There are plenty of opportunities here too and a vibrant international community. Minneapolis is a great city to be a student in.
edited to add: data on where CSE grads are employed (by major) https://cse.umn.edu/r/companies-that-hire-cse-graduates/