Cal Poly SLO Vs. McGill

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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<p>Yeah So I’m having a hard time…I was hoping people might be able to add some pros and cons to each school to help me make a choice? I plan on majoring in Electrical Engineering so yeah…here are my reasonings for now:</p>

<p>Cal Poly:
Great Engineering Program. $17000 total fee since I’m a CA resident. It’s in CA. Closer to home. Pretty close to LA, which is awesome. Cuz I kind of also wanna do film cuz it’s like my dream so I wanna stay in the area. Heard theres a lot of hands on teaching which I prefer to sitting in class. Also heard there’s a lot of great parties and hot girls so I guess that’s a plus…xD</p>

<p>McGill:
I’m originally and still am a canadian citizen. So it’s like $8000 total fee for me. I don’t know much about it’s engineering program but I know the school is arguably #1 in canada and #17 in the world. Don’t know much else about it. Worried I won’t be able to come back to the US and work and stuff.</p>

<p>Yeah…help?? ^.^</p>

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<p>From someone who has no dog in this fight, McGill seems like a pretty easy choice. I can honestly only think of two reasons that Cal Poly would be better:

  1. Weather
  2. Easier grading</p>
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<p>I’m in pretty much the same situation! I think I’m leaning towards McGill at the moment. And no, you will have no problems getting a US job with a McGill degree. I wouldn’t worry about that…they’re both great schools! Just figure out where you’d rather spend 4 years</p>

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<p>If I were you…I’d choose Cal Poly.

  1. You stated you prefer the hands on teaching
  2. closer to home - you are only saving $9000, but think of the expense flying home to visit
  3. CP is closer to the silicon valley and hollywood if you want to do something in film</p>

<p>Don’t worry about the rankings. Read the engineering major forum all about that. Go to the school that you feel you’ll fit in, and make the most of your time there.</p>