Would she be challenged at UROC?

ChowdyCat
Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:14:41 +0000

DS is about to start his senior year at Rochester. Physics major/Math minor. His high schools numbers were similar to your D and he is quiet too.

He is challenged at UR and he does work very hard. However, it is not at all a frenzied environment. Students seem to band together to get though the challenges. It’s very collaborative. Most of the profs are student oriented and very helpful.

There are a lot of physics research opportunities for undergrads at UR. He has done REUs at different institutions the last 2 summers. He tells me that UR is highly regarded at other institutions and by other professionals in the field that he has encountered.

He enjoys his relaxation time too. Has a good group of friends with varied interests. He does have fun!

He is starting his grad school quest right now. From what I hear, the 2014 physics grads did well getting grad positions, but I don’t have any details.

IMHO “more selective” does not necessarily mean better or more challenging. DS was accepted at an Ivy but chose to attend UR. He fell in love with the school, the physics dept and the people when he visited in his senior year of high school. He still thinks he made the best choice.