Compiling a List of Top Physics/Engineering Colleges

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The discussion revolves around compiling a list of top colleges for physics and engineering, exploring the subjective nature of what constitutes a "good" university based on various criteria such as skills, recognition, and employer regard.

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  • Some participants suggest well-known institutions like MIT, CalTech, and UC Berkeley as examples of good universities.
  • One participant argues that the term "good" is subjective and depends on specific criteria being considered.
  • Another participant questions how to define "good education," proposing that it may involve skill acquisition rather than just knowledge.
  • It is suggested that for some, a good education might be one that is recognized and respected by employers, regardless of other factors.

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Participants generally agree that the definition of a "good" university is subjective and varies based on individual criteria, indicating that multiple competing views remain on the topic.

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The discussion lacks a clear consensus on the criteria for evaluating universities, and assumptions about what constitutes a good education are not fully articulated.

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I was taking a look at the admissions info of some colleges in physics/engineering so i thought it would be nice if we compiled a list of good universities (the big famous ones and the little ones)

obvious ones:
MIT- massachusets
CIT aka CalTech- southern california
UC Berkely i heard was pretty good- mid/upper california

EDIT: i thought this was the academic/career forum someone please move this for me. please don't ban me
 
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"good" is much too subjective...
It really depends on what specific criteria one is looking for.
 
thats a good point. how do you define good education...
 
thats a good point. how do you define good education...

For me, good education gives you skills more than knowledge. For some others, perhaps good education is that which is well-recognised/held in high regard by employers, whether it is good by the other standard or not.
 

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