Carleton, Oberlin, Macalester--help with choices please!

flexflyer
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:21:02 +0000

The biology, biochemistry and neuroscience departments at Oberlin are quite strong with excellent professors and lots of opportunities for research. Even as a freshman, my daughter was able to work with a professor on a project that resulted in her being listed as a co-author on a conference presentation. They are also very supportive of opportunties outside of Oberlin such as internships, fellowships and awards.

The neuroscience department is very highly regarded and is larger and has more course offerings than most similarly sized LACs, and even many larger schools. You will also find at many schools (including Carleton), neuroscinece is just a concentration or an interdepartmental major where students take classes in the biology and psychology departments. At Oberlin, neuroscience is its own department, and students can choose either a cellular/molecular or a cognitive path.

Good luck with your decision!