<p>Hi, I'm new to CC and am hoping for some help in deciding between princeton and yale. I plan to major in some kind of biological science and I also want to go to a school that has strong programs in the humanities and the social sciences. I think both princeton and yale fit that bill, but there are pros and cons to each as far as the life sciences are concerned. i've visited both during admitted students days, and done some online research and talked to students. but i'm sure there's more to learn. i'm just posting here (and also over at the princeton forum) to get input on the life sciences (not the residential colleges v. eating clubs, etc). thanks in advance for any help!</p>
<p>MB&B is very strong at Yale. Tom Steitz just won the Nobel prize in 2010 and both he and his wife taught me as an undergraduate if that says anything about a dedication to teaching. The recent acquisition of tremendous science facilities on the new West Campus is very promising and will enable Y to recruit whole interdisciplinary divisions. This will open research opportunities to undergraduates who already make use of Science Hill and the medical school facilities.</p>