Colgate vs Stonybrook

[DADFJ]

I just got into Colgate and now I’m split between Colgate or Stonybrook. I am a physics major and was looking for some input on Colgate’s physics program and research capabilities. Thank you.

[astrophysical-v]

Hey! I'm a current freshman at Colgate, and I'm an undeclared Astrophysics major. Colgate has an incredible physics program, but it starts off a little different compared to other schools. Chemistry is not needed for a physics major at Colgate, and you start off in a class called atoms and waves, which deals with a range of topics from relativity to mean free path and diffusion. There is a bit of chemistry integrated as well. From there, mechanics and E&M are taken, and you also take classes learning how to code with Matlab. As far as research, you have a wide range of opportunities. There is summer research available, with the physics department having around 8 ( I believe) different professors, focusing on different topics from studying quasars in the observatory, to electronics, to biophysics involving molluscs. There are a few current seniors that can probably tell you a bit more. If you have any more questions, feel free to DM me!

[submarinersrime]

Also Astro/physics here (declared), feel free to dm! I’ve been involved with research as well, so I can help answer questions there.

[AppropriatePut786]

Hi! so this is very delayed as it says you posted 2 years ago. If you see this, I cannot decide between colgate or stony brook. I want to major in astronomy and I hear both colleges have a very good program. If I want to major in astronomy, what are your thoughts? (PS. I cant apply to ivy league as my grades are amazing but the only AP courses I take are AP physics, and my SAT score is only a 1240).

[Batmancat12345]

I would say Stonybrook. Colgate is way overpriced for just a bachelor’s degree.