<p>I've narrowed my decision down to Lehigh University and University of Virginia. I have visited both and loved the campuses. I was very impressed with the IBE honors program and it fits my interests well, but Lehigh is probably not quite as reputable as UVA. If I went to Lehigh, I would most likely concentrate in business engineering/management or industrial engineering/finance. If I went to UVA, I would likely major in Management Sciences and Information Systems (business school) or Systems Engineering (engineering school). Where should I go? Any information you can give me that can make my decision easier is much appreciated.</p>
<p>At UVa did you apply, and receive acceptance from, the College of Liberal Arts and Science or the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences? Two of the possibilities you mention interest in at UVa are in different schools. If you’re in one and find you want to study something in another school it is possible but it does involve a formal transfer process.</p>
<p>I was accepted to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, but I’m also interested in some business majors. I’ve heard it is relatively easy to transfer to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.</p>
<p>One of the most popular minors within SEAS is Engineering Business. It involves coursework in SEAS and McIntire. You could possibly combine this with Systems Engineering and cover both of your interests.</p>
<p>[University</a> of Virginia Engineering Business Minor](<a href=“http://www.seas.virginia.edu/acad/programs/engrbusiness.php]University”>http://www.seas.virginia.edu/acad/programs/engrbusiness.php)</p>
<p>I obviously think UVa is an excellent university with many opportunities. Lehigh is also a good school. I have a good friend who has a daughter there (chose it over W&M and U of Richmond) and is very, very happy. Are you OOS for UVa? Are finances a concern?</p>
<p>I work in Bethlehem and have spent much time in Cville. If you have any questions about the differences in the towns, etc. let me know.</p>
<p>Chiming in here with interest in OP’s question. D has a BF who was accepted to each as well. Wants BME with a management degree of some sort as well. Heard UVA only takes 70 kids into BME annually. The kid is brilliant but so are all UVA kids. I think these two will decide the winner. Thoughts? Especially you, Charlie? He loves his sports and isn’t a ‘nerdy’ engineer in the slightest. My memory indicates he would be a great fit for UVA but I’m admittedly extremely biased…and I don’t know how the two degree idea would work. I believe he’s planning on attaining a masters in BME so a grad degree in business, while a logical solution, isn’t the right answer I don’t think.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice everyone. Blueiguana I am OOS, but finances aren’t such a concern, especially because the two are pretty similar in tuition.</p>
<p>This is the most difficult decision of my life–but it seems like I can’t go wrong. Everyone I’ve talked at both schools love it. I just want you people to tell me a school so my decision can be over with! UVA and Lehigh both have programs that I am very interested in. They both have a great social scene (awesome parties and greek life). The main differences are the size and the location. UVA wins with location, Lehigh kind of wins with the size… so it’s still a tie. ****!</p>
<p>Here’s the thing about UVa. On paper, it looks large, but in reality it feels smaller than it looks. First of all, if you’re a general undergraduate student, most of your classes will be in Central Grounds. So, you’re constantly bumping into your friends. (I have a friend who transferred from Michigan to UVa, and complained that at Michigan, she never bumped into her older sister, who was also a student there.) If you belong to one of the professional schools such as Engineering, Commerce, Nursing, Education or Architecture, most of your classes will be concentrated within those schools whose buildings are adjacent to each other. </p>
<p>So, don’t be intimidated by UVA’s size especially if you’re in the Engineering School or Comm School. In those schools, which are smaller than the College of Arts & Sciences, the UVa experience is much more intimate.</p>
<p>UVA is the better school by far overall. With its balance of a lively social life but also serious students who care about their academics, UVA has it all. UVA has many types of students and most do not conform to the stereotype that usually follows UVA. Lifelong friends, reknown professors, exciting sports (at both club and varsity levels), greek life AND non-greek life, excellent job opportunities, and the recognition that comes with a degree from UVA, this school is one of a kind. Also, the students are all very attractive if you know what I mean.</p>
<p>Thanks again everyone… I chose Lehigh! (the program seemed too good to pass up.)</p>