Pton prof on Tigers vs. Bulldogs

dmw123
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:44:09 +0000

http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/archives/2006/10/23/opinion/16303.shtml

I thought this might be a useful link for those of you who are considering both schools, as I was, last year. I disagree with the professor’s implication that Yale is too large / competitive to forge the “wonderful, tough friendships” that one finds at Princeton, but to each their own opinion. I never really feel like I’m competing against my peers, but maybe that’s because I don’t have to apply to law school yet? I will say that I think Yale’s theses lack the same rigor as Princeton’s thesis program. That being said, I think it is compensated for in areas like Directed Studies.

Anyhow, he ends up coming down on Princeton’s side, which is good, given that he’s a Princeton professor and all, but he certainly is kind enough to Yale that it’s not just some polemic.

Hope it’s of use!

Best,
DMW