<p>may 1st is rapidly approaching! ^^ anyone mind giving me some advice?! =)</p>
<p>i'm international and haven't visited either campus.. from what i gather, both appeal to me in different ways. rice's "random" residential college system and its friendly welcoming atmosphere appeals to me. on the other hand, NU's econs/engine dept seems stonger. it has also greater name recognition. not to mention, i know people fr my countrygoing to NU. so in a way, that might be good. i doubt there're any fellow countrymen in rice.. </p>
<p>i'm q sure i'll major in econs+engineering (if that's possible without having to kill myself). after college, i'll be heading home to work. enjoying my college years and getting a feeling of "a home away from home" seems impt to me (though i'm not sure if its possible)..</p>
<p>Rice is in Texas.... weather. Northwestern has the better name. My sister's first choice was Rice, but she didn't get in and is now at Georgetown's Business School</p>
<p>Both are excellent schools and you really won't go wrong no matter which one you choose. Rice is reasonably international so I don't think you will feel out of place there. Obviously, climate is VERY different in both places if that is an issue for you.</p>
<p>NU is significantly more recognized in US and abroad. It is also better for your majors (for econ program by wide margin and for engineering by small margin).</p>
<p>NU has more down-to-earth and diverse student body, active sports and social life. It is also in Chicago (trumps Houston)</p>
<p>Rice has better weather and better dorms situation. </p>
<p>If you can handle the weather NU is a no-brainer.</p>