以下是引用coffemug在2005-7-23 4:19:00的发言: I would definitely recommend UT-Austin. Ranking is not good enough to make a decision. Reasons are:
1. As the upstair said, Austin has a lot of big business around the area, like DELL is in Austin. It is like another "silicon valley" in mid-west. It has a lot of big cities within 4-5 hours drive, like St Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Huston, etc. Texas itself is a booming state. Location is important.
IU is in Indiana, I am living very close (a hour away). The only metropolitan around is Chicago. Economy in the surrounding area is not that promissing at all. Industry is the majority, service is not big, finance is very small.
2. Although these 2 school ranks in the similar position, people look at these 2 schools very differently, as far as I know.
3. Life quality:
Both are beautiful. Both are the capital city of the state.
IU is in a beautiful small town with a lot of traditions. It has a very good international atmosphere. As far as sociology, art as concern, IU is leading in a lot of fields. Very cold, my parents said it is colder then Beijing.
Austin is one of the major cities in Texas, and close to several big cities mentioned above.
For your consideration.
好!
如果是我,我也会选UT AUSTIN。 |