Brandeis vs. NEU vs. WPI for Comp Sci/Physics

iiymal
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:26:56 +0000

Can’t really speak for Comp Sci but Brandeis science departments (specifically talking about biochemistry and chemistry but I believe it applies to physics as well) are good at “weeding out” those that aren’t truly passionate about science. They also have a lot of well-respected professors in the science dpts with prestigious rewards that still truly care about teaching/their students.

Directly comparing Brandeis and NEU (in general) what I’ve noticed with their recent graduates (2012: family and friends), Brandeis students seem to have a much closer relationship with their professors and still get a liberal arts environment whereas NEU students don’t really seem to talk about their actual classroom experience, mostly their co-ops, though they do speak highly of those co-op opportunities. Oh and also for science majors Brandeis teaches you more in depth whereas NEU tends to teach you only the necessary stuff.

General cons for both: For NEU in general is they have a lot of cell-phone theft issues. Like hold on to your cellphone tight and don’t put it down, someone might grab it and run! For Brandeis they don’t really train you well for job interviews, for example my sister didn’t know that you’re supposed to ask for your interviewer’s business card to contact them later for finding the time to consider you for the job!