Undergraduate Education: MIT Wins

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a participant's decision to attend MIT for undergraduate education after initially considering Ohio University. The scope includes personal experiences, reflections on educational choices, and recommendations regarding faculty at MIT.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion
  • Personal experience sharing

Main Points Raised

  • A participant shares their journey from considering Ohio University to ultimately enrolling at MIT, highlighting a significant change in financial circumstances.
  • Several participants congratulate the individual on their acceptance to MIT, expressing excitement about the educational opportunities available there.
  • Recommendations for professors at MIT are provided, with some participants mentioning specific faculty members like Mike Artin, David Vogan, and Arthur Mattuck as noteworthy educators.
  • One participant reflects on their own experience at Ohio University, suggesting that while MIT offers a world-class education, OU also provides a valuable experience.
  • There are mixed sentiments regarding certain professors, with some participants expressing positive views about Artin and Mattuck, while others mention less favorable opinions about George Lustzig.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the quality of education at MIT and express excitement for the original poster. However, there are differing opinions regarding specific faculty members, indicating a lack of consensus on some aspects of the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal experiences and opinions about faculty without providing comprehensive evaluations or consensus on the quality of education at either institution.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering undergraduate education options, particularly in STEM fields, as well as those interested in faculty recommendations at MIT.

OmicronTrav
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A month or so ago I started a thread on this board about a little dilemma I faced between an undergraduate edcuation at Ohio University or MIT. At the time, it looked like the finance issue would be an impossible obstacle and so I was set on OU. However, in the past few weeks things changed dramatically and I am now officially signed up for MIT. Just wanted to post the final conclusion of the story on the board for anyone interested. Thanks again; things turned out pretty freakin' well.

OmicronTrav
 
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congrats man
 
Good job, have fun over there :)

If luck wins over, I'll meet you over there in two years, sigh.
 
congratulations. MIT is one of the most excellenmt universities in the world. try to take something from mike artin if he is still there, or david vogan if he is there, or arthur mattuck.
 
check out the best teachers with the current students, but i recommend mike artin, arthur mattuck, david vogan, and probably george lustzig, and victor kac, and johan dejong, although I do not know them personally.
 
Arthur Mattuck has his differential equation lectures online. Talk about an amazing professor! I would have killed to have him as my professor for probably ANY math class :)

You're lucky man. That's awesome!
 
Congratulations. Your going to get one hell of an education.
 
Congratulations!

Maybe you'll be lucky enough to do your graduate studies in the UK :wink: :-p
 
As one who did their undergraduate work at OU, I can say that it's certain that you'll get a world class education at MIT, but you're going to miss one hell of a good time at OU.

Congratulations~!
 
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i've heard good things about artin and mattuck, and i took modern algebra with kac, who was great. however, I've heard not-so-great things about lustzig...

but congrats!
 
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OmicronTrav said:
A month or so ago I started a thread on this board about a little dilemma I faced between an undergraduate edcuation at Ohio University or MIT. At the time, it looked like the finance issue would be an impossible obstacle and so I was set on OU. However, in the past few weeks things changed dramatically and I am now officially signed up for MIT. Just wanted to post the final conclusion of the story on the board for anyone interested. Thanks again; things turned out pretty freakin' well.

OmicronTrav

Let me guess? Financial aid? I hope you're doing well.
 
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Congratulations! You should drop me a line if you get the chance.
 
  • #13
Alright! Congratz man! I would love to go to MIT, maybe for graduate study...
 
  • #14
congrats...MIT is a great place
 
  • #15
Yeah, congrats mate :smile:
 
  • #16
Wow! MIT ! Congratulation !
 

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