Need Help Please! Penn LPS vs Berkeley L&S

alwaysleah
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:14:45 +0000

When you say you’re looking for a “boutique” experience, I think you’re forgetting that Penn is also very large.

Honestly your vibe seems to match Berkeley to me. It is very Indie, sort of hipster, etc. Also, it has the major you want, and the name recognition is a plus if you plan to return to your home country. Also, being in silicon valley opens you up to a world of internships, technology, and possible job opportunities (if you plan to stay in the US).

However, you also have to weigh in large class sizes and Berkeley’s intense curve. Be ready to work extremely hard (though this also applies to Penn, of course, I think private schools are generally more concerned about students/helping them do well and have the resources to do so).

Congrats on the acceptances! They are both awesome and there is absolutely no wrong choice here.