<p>Urbanslaughter, what department were you in? My experience at Cornell was different. That said, I don’t think the undergrad academic experience is as rich at Cornell as it is at a top notch LAC. My son went to Bowdoin and his wonderful experiences there could not have been reproduced at a school like Cornell but I really think it depends on the school and department within the larger university. Good luck, Barvoets, on your visits. Hope they provide some good insights.</p>