I saw a similar thread from earlier this year, but I was wondering if anyone could give some more specific advice.
I am happy to say that I was admitted to both Harvard and Yale yesterday! But now I have to decide between the two.
I am very interested in majoring in Physics and then going to grad school. Which school is better in providing undergrad research opportunities? Which has a better pipeline to grad schools? Which has better STEM teaching? Also, I've heard not-so-great things about discrimination against women in Harvard's math department. As a girl, I'm interested to know what it's like in physics at both Yale and Harvard.
I was admitted to MIT, as well, but decided not attend because I really like humanities, too. I am very interested in Yale's Directed Studies program and Harvard's Humanities 10a and 10b. Can anyone compare? Also, intro-level humanities class sizes?
In terms of wider life-- I currently live in a city with ~9 million population and love the art, museums, restaurants etc. So, I think Harvard's location is better suited for me. But, I'm afraid that it won't have a good social life. I've heard about "mass-unhappiness", lack of parties, dating etc. Is it easy to make friends at Harvard? I am a very academic, serious person who also likes to have a good time!
Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
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