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Brown's CS program was a breeze compared to what I've heard about other schools. Professors are passionate and involve undergrads in research. The UTA program is fantastic—other students who've taken the class help you grasp the material. The open curriculum doesn't constrain CS majors; you just pick required courses and fill the rest with anything. It's a supportive, flexible environment.
My brother went to Berkeley for CS, and recruiting there is definitely better—Brown's career fair isn't very exciting. But your life for four years will be way different. Brown is a private liberal arts school with smaller classes, so it's easy to get to know professors. The rigor is solid; I've taken both cs61a and Brown's cs19, and cs19 is just as good, if not better. You'll be more engaged in classes, and you can walk around campus and know half the people you see. That never happens at a big state school. If you want to enjoy college, Brown is the obvious choice.
I think Brown is a much better choice than Columbia for computer science. The student body is small, around 3-5k, which gives a close-knit feel. Columbia's only advantage is being in NYC, but at Brown you can take RISD classes or whatever you want instead of being stuck with the Core. You'll definitely grow more moving away from home.
I went to Brown for grad school and loved it. The open curriculum and no curve mean you can explore without grade pressure. Professors are approachable and research opportunities are easy to find, even for undergrads. The campus has a classic prep school vibe. Providence isn't the most exciting city, but it's comfortable. If you want a supportive, flexible environment, Brown is a great choice.
The finance recruiting scene at Brown is incredible. Firms like Goldman and Jane Street come to campus, and clubs have great pipelines to employers. We even tour offices in Boston and New York. Honestly, if you do the right things, it's hard not to land a finance internship here.
My experience with Brown's CS program has been great. It helped me and several friends land internships at FAANG and quant firms. The teaching and career support are solid. I'm sure other programs are good too, but here it worked out well.
The standalone singles in some buildings aren't much better. I can hear every detail of my neighbor's love life, internships, and friend drama, plus their taste in music. It's like living in a reality show.
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