Stanford VS Harvard for undergrad physics/astrophysics

[ieiediediedie]

I'm at a crossroads in my life now and I have the lucky dilemma of having to choose between Harvard and Stanford (which one should I take? :P) so...which one do I take? I'm planning to major in physics/astrophysics but I see both have are pretty strong with those fields. FA is amazing at both so financing is not an issue and if relevant, I'm from the East Coast so the warmer weather is always a plus...Suggestions? And thanks in advance for any info.

Now I know how Rebecca Black feels D:

 

[chez_butt23]

Go Stanford. I my opinion there are less douchebags there.

 

[johng23]

Don't even try to weigh the pros and cons. Both schools are great. If some part of your unconscious is causing you to lean one way or the other, you should not be afraid to follow that instinct. When both schools are of that caliber, it's just about your personal fit and happiness with the school, and that can be hard to pin down analytically.

That said, everyone likes to turn down Harvard. :)

 

[capandbells]

Go to Stanford. Palo Alto is gorgeous.

 

[protegy100]

Does MIT have a program for astrophysics?

 

[Nano-Passion]

Two things would rip me apart between those two choices:

1: Harvard is declared #1 university in the world.
2: Stanford has much better weather than here in the east coast and is of equal caliber to Harvard.

I might personally go with Stanford, I'm getting quite sick of our bipolar weather here in the east.

 

[QuarkCharmer]

Two things would rip me apart between those two choices:

1: Harvard is declared #1 university in the world.
2: Stanford has much better weather than here in the east coast and is of equal caliber to Harvard.

I might personally go with Stanford, I'm getting quite sick of our bipolar weather here in the east.

Harvard is tied with Stanford, Caltech, and MIT for the #1 spot in physics.
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...-schools/top-science-schools/physics-rankings
(For Grad Programs)

For undergrad physics, MIT and Stanford are both over Harvard.

 

[Ryker]

Does MIT have a program for astrophysics?

Does MIT have a website?

 

[Nano-Passion]

Does MIT have a website?

mit.edu:-)

Harvard is tied with Stanford, Caltech, and MIT for the #1 spot in physics.
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...-schools/top-science-schools/physics-rankings
(For Grad Programs)

For undergrad physics, MIT and Stanford are both over Harvard.

I meant as an overall best, not field related per say.

 

[Ryker]

mit.edu


:-)

Tell that to Mr. I'm-too-lazy-to-google-and-want-others-to-do-that-for-me up there.

 

[turbo]

If you can stand the weather, choose Harvard. The location is interesting. I'm from a rural environment, and I hate Boston and Boston drivers. Still, Cambridge looks like an OK place to go through college (as long as you have enough $$$$$$$). If you want to have a decent place within 50 miles of Harvard, you might want to plan for some big rents.

 

[n1person]

Since my brother is going to physics graduate school at Stanford next year, and will probably be a TA for some of the classes I will look out for him in saying:

If your going to cause the TA trouble, go to Harvard, if you will be a pleasure to have in section, go to Stanford :P

Also I am confused, weren't decisions due a while back?

 

[JNBirDy]

Since my brother is going to physics graduate school at Stanford next year, and will probably be a TA for some of the classes I will look out for him in saying:

If your going to cause the TA trouble, go to Harvard, if you will be a pleasure to have in section, go to Stanford :P

Also I am confused, weren't decisions due a while back?

This thread was made in early May.

 

[Nano-Passion]

Honestly, both are equally reputable. Go for where you feel more comfortable. If you think depression will hit you in Harvard's long winter then go to Stanford; especially since you said you are getting tired of the cold weather.

Your feeling in the campus life will ultimately either support your study or drain you from motivation. Go to where you feel more comfortable.

Tell that to Mr. I'm-too-lazy-to-google-and-want-others-to-do-that-for-me up there.

Lmao I get it now.

 

[Shackleford]

Does MIT have a website?

Is that a joke?

 

[Ryker]

Is that a joke?

A failed attempt, it seems.

 

[Shackleford]

A failed attempt, it seems.

Ah. I see why you asked that. Haha.

 

[G01]

If you can stand the weather, choose Harvard. The location is interesting. I'm from a rural environment, and I hate Boston and Boston drivers. Still, Cambridge looks like an OK place to go through college (as long as you have enough $$$$$$$). If you want to have a decent place within 50 miles of Harvard, you might want to plan for some big rents.

I second this. As someone who lives in Boston, I can concur that it is EXPENSIVE!

However, you pay for what you get. It's a big city, without being too overwhelming (minus the traffic). Also, Boston is a great place to be a student. This last statement comes from experience.

Winters can suck, but I'm from Pennsylvania originally, so the NE winters don't bother me too much.

Personally, I'd choose Harvard, but you'll get a great education either way.