<p>uclari,
first of all USC is not a liberal arts university, so im not sure why we are even arguing this. Secondly, i never stated anything about large research schools being better than liberal arts schools in placement. i stated that UCSD was better in terms of academics in neurosciences than USC and also that UCSD’s location offered more opportunities for neuroscience majors than does USC. if you disagree that is fine. but you would be mistaken and i believe this to be common knowledge within academia. thirdly, i personally know plenty of undergraduates at UCSD who do work in labs. hence the benefit of being located in an area such as la jolla. im not sure why you think few undergrads in the sciences at UCSD touch any sort of research as it is readily available if an individual chooses to pursue it, and i know lots of individuals who do choose to pursue it, both while in college and after graduation prior to grad school. fourthly, im not sure why you targeted me and stated in your email that the deffinition of a good education differers. i couldnt agree more. however you target me, when another poster clearly stated that USC offered a ‘superior’ education. then when i refute that and saythe deffinition of a good education is subjective, you target me. interesting.</p>
<p>“They’re undergrads. They don’t need groundbreaking research. They need someone to explain to them how things work at the rudimentary level.”</p>
<p>I feel you are severely discounting undergraduates intelligence and intellect. Many upper-division neuroscience majors at top schools likely do not need things explained to them at the rudimentary level. While deffiantly not professional researchers, I think they do thirst for top level research. And an environment that can add to this is beneficial. Although if you dont feel so, we are all entitled to are own opinions. Im tired of you targeting me in this post. if you disagree with my opinions so be it. but if you state that a good education is subjective, try not to target those of us who agree with that, and target those who actually state one schools education is ‘superior’ to anothers.</p>