<p>University of Pennsylvania:
- Big
- Academically focused
- Competitive </p>
<p>Check it out.</p>
<p>If you are considering economic, University of Chicago is the first school that comes to mind. The thing about this school is that is very academic oriented so either you love the school or you hate. The students tend to be quirky though but without a doubt University of Chicago is an excellent school that look upon very favorably by employers and graduate schools. </p>
<p>Another school that you and some other have mentioned that is a great university is UCLA. UCLA is a very well rounded school that has just about everything. It has the good academics, the sports, the professors, the opportunities, etc and its located in LA. I’m pretty sure UCLA has a strong economics and psychology programs. For undergrad, economic is pretty much the same at every university. Its the graduates school where you begin to see the real difference.</p>
<p>Tim - Re: Post #9. Because knowing which characteristics draw you to a (lowly) safety school can help you choose the match and reach schools would be most appropriate for you.</p>
<p>Okay, is UChicago good for psychology? And a question for someone who is familiar with Rice (like slik nik or anyone else who wants to answer), is Rice good in psychology and economics? Which one is better?</p>
<p>well, seeing as the U of Chicago’s is known for “The life of the Mind”, I think it is safe to assume their psychology Dept is first rate, as are most of their depts. There are many reasons Chicago is usually ranked among the top 10 Universities.
[Department</a> of Psychology](<a href=“http://psychology.uchicago.edu/]Department”>http://psychology.uchicago.edu/)</p>
<p>Wow, I’m in love with UChicago. Thank you Newhope33 and menloparkmom for your answers.</p>
<p>I’ve heard that the psychology and economics majors are strong at Rice, but unfortunately, probably not as strong as at UChicago. But, you shouldn’t choose a school just on your major alone… if I did, I wouldn’t be going to Rice (I would be going to Duke). You will most likely change your major anyway… I’m already planning on changing my major that I specified on the Rice application. You need to look at fit and quality of life, and I can without a doubt tell you that the quality of life at Rice beats the quality of life at UChicago. Of course, some might argue this with me, but I feel UChicago is a “studyaholic” atmosphere; I feel the students at Rice are more balanced. Sure this is a stereotype, but all stereotypes have a basis of truth to them… no such stereotype exists at Rice. However, both schools enroll very intellectual student bodies, so they are similar in that regard. I will be able to give you a first-hand portrayal of Rice in September… I’ll PM you again then.</p>
<p>“I feel UChicago is a “studyaholic” atmosphere”
True. Chicago is NOT for the student who is looking for a more “normal” college experience. It IS the right college for those who have a passion for learning ABOVE ALL ELSE. You will have to work harder at Chicago than at just about any other college in the US. But if you want the opportunity to be around students who share your passion for learning, if you want to really learn how to think, not just learn facts, and if you want what is widely considered to be one of the best intellectual preparations for grad school, Chicago is the place to go.</p>
<p>That’s what I really want above all else, I love learning and I love to be challenged. While I definitely think that is possible at Rice, I don’t think I would be as intellectually challenged at Rice as I would be of U of Chicago. That being said, I want a social life too and my reservation about U of Chicago is that there’s very little time for a social life which would be the opposite to the Rice.</p>
<p>You will definitely be intellectually challenged at Rice too… Rice is known for its quirky, intellectual students. I’ll agree that it probably won’t be to the same degree as at UChicago, but definitely close to the same intellectual challenge.</p>