<p>Kithburd - thanks for starting this thread. I also have a question about the engineering degree at Swarthmore. My D has fallen in love with University of Chicago but is also entertaining the thought of becoming an engineer - which she obviously can’t do at UofC. Based on what I’ve read, it seems the two schools provide similar environments. Do many students typically apply to both schools? My other question is whether or not Swarthmore’s engineering program would fit someone who is only interested in pursuing environmental or chemical engineering? Would she have to take too many unrelated courses or do engineers in all specialties take many of the same courses. I have no experience with engineering so any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.</p>