Madison vs. Minnesota vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern

anon94785555
Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:09:39 +0000

Engineering honors program is not the same as the L&S one, most comments here are regarding L&S one. However, your freshman classes will be mainly in L&S.

Academically minded students do NOT all go for the learning communities- especially those with math/science interests. The Honors math, physics and chemistry taken by freshmen are not connected with them, nor are the regular versions. ILS- Integrated Liberal Studies- is also campus wide and offers Honors sections.

Every university has much the same but with twists on it. You can easily find certificates offered (no minors at UW) on the UW website. Also can research the Honors programs for schools/colleges that interest you.

You may find yourself in many intersecting communities (think good old Venn diagrams). You may have the same people in your math science sections. Have people you spend time with in the dorms. People from church or other activites with similar interests. Any large school is like any large city- composed of many neighborhoods.

Every school on your list will satisfy your needs. The pros and cons are in the eyes of the beholder (pardon my cliches).

You can use Google streetview and other maps to view each campus. UW’s engineering campus had many improvements in recent times- a pleasant area now. The new Union South will be open this spring- near that end of campus. Go where you feel most comfortable- your gut feelings.