What students report
97% recommend
Review sample
2reviews
- Sophomore2100%
Student voice
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Representative perspectives
Good broad major, can do a lot of cool things with it.
Enjoyment & fit
Broad Area, can do a lot in both EE and CS. Useful to gain more breadth over depth as a young student. Broad Area, can do a lot in both EE and CS. Useful to gain more breadth over depth as a young student.
Advice & things to know
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Complete evidence
Student reviews
2 reviews
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Sophomore
Good broad major, can do a lot of cool things with it.
Apr 2026
PositiveAdvice & things to know
Sophomore
Broad Area, can do a lot in both EE and CS. Useful to gain more breadth over depth as a young student. Broad Area, can do a lot in both EE and CS. Useful to gain more breadth over depth as a young student.
Apr 2026
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