<p>Even at Caltech you have to take some liberal arts courses! I spent the better part of a year being the librarian for a guy who taught courses on African history and enjoyed working with students finding primary sources for their papers. (He had a huge collection which I believe he gave to the school permanently.) I can perfectly understand the attraction of both schools, even if they are very different. </p>
<p>My husband would say, that he thinks Caltech is better for grad school. He thinks it’s a bit too small and weird for undergrads. He loved being a grad student there, and I loved the three years I spent in Pasadena.</p>