What are the Best Universities in the US for Physics Exchange Programs?

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The discussion centers around identifying the best universities in the US for physics exchange programs, specifically for an international student considering various options. Participants share their insights and experiences regarding the physics programs at several universities listed by the original poster.

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  • One participant suggests that the University of Colorado at Boulder, Ohio State University, and Boston University are the top choices based on hearsay rather than personal experience.
  • Another participant mentions having direct experience with Skidmore College, describing it as more of a liberal arts institution and not particularly focused on science.
  • A participant proposes that Syracuse University and the University of Miami could also be considered, although there is skepticism about Miami's reputation in physics.
  • Concerns are raised about Syracuse University's reputation, with one participant noting it is better known for its business program.
  • Another participant ranks the universities, stating that Colorado, Ohio, and Boston are the best for physics, with Syracuse following closely behind.

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Participants express differing opinions on the rankings and reputations of the universities mentioned, indicating that there is no consensus on which institution is definitively the best for physics exchange programs.

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Participants rely on personal experiences and perceptions, which may not fully represent the academic strengths of the institutions discussed. There are also varying definitions of what constitutes a "good" physics program.

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hi everybody,

I´m a physics international student and i m planing to spent a year in a exchange program in the US. Most of the universities i have the possibility to go to are not very famous (at least i don't know very much about them ), so i would appreciate some help choosing the best ones for physics.

The options are:

-American university
-Boston university
-Florida international university
-George Washington university
-Georgetown university
-missouri-sant louis university
-Ohio state university
-sant louis university
-Skidmore college
-Syracuse university
-Tufts university
-University of colorado at boulder ( I think this is the better option)
-University of texas at san antonio
-University of miami
-wayne state university
-san diego state univ

Thanks,
 
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Boulder, Ohio State and Boston University are the 3 I would choose from your list in terms of notable physics programs. I should point out that this based more on what I have heard about them and not from my experience at any of the 3 schools.

The only school I have any direct experience with is Skidmore as I used to live only about 10 minutes away from the campus. It is more of a liberal arts type school and not really a science based school.

Hope this helps.
 
Syracuse also and maybe miami
 
Miami?? i never heard of it as a good school

anyone?
 
Colorado at Boulder seems well-known for physics...

Isn't Syracuse known for its business program?
 
beetween the options the best in physics are colorado, ohio and bston, in that order. But the next one would be syracuse i think.
 

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