UW or Purdue for CS?

MilwDad
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:07:39 +0000

As is often noted, UW is a big school, and kids of every type can find their niche. My sophomore son is a just declared CS major who self-describes as a “geek” and has found a group of like minded friends who tend to ignore the whole UW party scene and spend their evenings watching British sci-fi, but there are obviously many others who take a completely different path just as happily.

As for the quality of the department, it sure doesn’t lack for attention from the software tech giants. My son already has an opportunity to intern with one of them out west this summer. He’s flying out for a second interview soon. It’s pretty obvious that UW Comp Sci students are highly coveted in the industry.

Also, as Wis75 noted, the Comp Sci building is steps away from the new Union South, which is spectacular. All in all it’s a very appealing place. Good luck to your son.