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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a physics major, he should go to the school that will give him the most and best opportunities for undergrad research in his area(s) of interest.  He should read professor bios to find out about their research. He should also consider reaching out to those who interest him the most about potential research opportunities.

--STEM PhD[/quote]

This. If your DC was interested in a less challenging liberal arts major, either school would be just fine. But I'm assuming that by choosing physics (a very challenging major), your DS is serious about STEM and may be contemplating grad school in physics. In that case, your DC should choose the school that offers the strongest physics program with research opportunities in his areas of interest. My DD's bf is an undergrad physics major at UVA and has had a number of teaching and research positions as an undergrad both during the school year and summer break. He feels very challenged by the program and seems to like it (although he did say there are a few bad profs). Here is info about the UVA physics program. It appears that they graduate about 50 physics undergrads a year, so that should give you a sense of the size of the department. You can compare it to the size of the WM one. https://www.phys.virginia.edu/Education/Programs/MajorBrochure/default.pdf

Regarding Greek life and emphasis on sports, it is possible to complete avoid both of these things--as my DD has--and still have a great experience. DD has zero interest in either and most of her friends are not in Greek life. She is very happy there and has an eclectic and solid  set of friends. There are all kinds of kids at UVA and most find their people. [/quote]

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