Hey guys,
I'm really torn between the two schools I got accepted to for applied physics. I think i like the berkeley lifestyle way more than the stanford, but financial aid at stanford is significantly more. Also, at berkeley I will be doing research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab with particle/nuclear detection which I really enjoy and from what I hear is great for opportunities after I graduate. But I got a fellowship for five years at stanford which makes me wonder.
Berkeley AST:
-$27k/year, $2250/month
-Research at LBNL
-Work with David Nygren inventor of TPC
-Very interested in the research
-Love berkeley lifestyle and city
-Budget/financial problems?
Stanford App Physics:
-Fellowship $5300 per year for 5 years
-$37344/first year, $3112/month for first year
Any insider help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!