<p>Beside the fact that HMC is a small college in which the professors take personal notice of you and that there is ample research opportunities during the summer, what is unique about HMC that other colleges don't have??
Thanks a lot for responding to this. :)</p>
<p>I think if it is the kind of place that is right for you, you have a blast, make great friends, and are proud of the quirky, pranking atmosphere you live in. My son loves the place, he is a junior and has been so happy. He is currently taking a class at Pomona, and I think was really ready to step out of the Mudd bubble a bit - and so there was a great opportunity to take a class at another great school on the same campus. Some schools say they have a consortium, but if you can’t quickly get to the other school(s) you aren’t going to do it. The weather is pretty fabulous; Scripps has a nice saltwater pool that my son frequently swims in. He has also been surfing (the activity center has surfboards you can use), the school has a sailboat on the ocean. There is also a fund for fun, and a van that can be used to transport you to the fun. The Honor Code makes for an unique atmosphere of trust. The collaborative, not competitive nature may also be unique (you are far better off working homework through in a group).</p>
<p>Mudd has more humanities / liberal arts emphasis than most engineering schools.
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<p>Hmmm… I think that Mudd gives a general engineering degree (rather then Mech Eng, EE, etc), but I was not able to find more web details on that.</p>
<p>Themed parties
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<p>(I) Our engineering program is kick-ass. Instead of specializing in a specific area, you learn enough engineering to excel in practically any engineering job. The program requires 3 semesters of systems engineering, 5 semesters of “engineering science” (the basics of the traditional engineering fields), 5 semesters of professional practice, and then a few semesters of engineering electives to allow for a bit of specialization. The professional practice component is the most unique component. You’ll spend these semesters designing solutions to real world problems, attacking experimental engineering problems, and doing a clinic project for a real world corporation of non-profit. This experience will let you hit the ground running at any engineering firm. The general engineering focus is good because it will prevent you from getting pigeon-holed into a marginal, ultra-specialized job. Instead, with a strong understanding of how everything works together, engineering grads often move quickly into management roles.</p>
<p>(II) Dorm Life. There are 8 dorms at Mudd, each with a distinctive flavor. There’s the athletic dorm, the sleep dorm, the Internet/video game dorm, the burn/break/build stuff dorm, etc. All the dorms mix Frosh, Sophs, Juniors, and Seniors, so you’ll always have people to go to for help/mentoring. There’s almost always some kind of social activity going on. Mudd students may not get the same prestige as CalTechers/MITers, but I’d be willing to bet we have more fun.</p>
<p>1) Our engineering dept
2) Our physics dept
3) Our chemistry dept
4) Our math dept
5) Our computer science dept</p>
<h1>1-5 are arguable some of the best undergraduate programs in the country. HMC takes talented HS graduates, bashes their brains in, reworks the neural connections, and discharges them as some of the most capable and innovative graduates of any school. Each dept is quite remarkable and has tailored a superb major education as well as contribution to the technical core that all must complete.</h1>
<p>Thanks guys, for your response.
I really want to go to HMC, and I am going for an interview tomorrow!!! :]</p>