<p>I currently go to Emory University and plan on pursuing a business degree (finance or accounting) and later on going to law school. It's costing my family a lot for me to go to Emory, so I have been considering going back home and attending my hometown state school, Florida International University. My grandparents are chipping in for Emory, but my single mom is paying the rest and at times I feel guilty for having her spend so much money. I've noticed that there are not a lot of students in my situation that come here. Most are either on a scholarship or have parents that make a six-figure salary.</p>
<p>Your thoughts/advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>The value question is always a good one. I don’t think there is an objective answer. Your family seems to believe there is value for you in Emory, so that is one point. What do you think would be the difference for you personally if you transferred?</p>
<p>Just curious, did your Mom jump through all the financial aid hoops at Emory?</p>
<p>If you were thinking about transferring to University of Florida, I would say that would be a pretty wise decision, because Emory is not that much more prestigious than UF.</p>
<p>However, Florida International is pretty much an unknown school outside of Miami.</p>
<p>I know a lot of kids on CC claim that what undergraduate school you go to does not matter, but I strongly disagree.</p>
<p>All other things being equal, Emory is a much better launching pad to graduate school.</p>
<p>While your concerns about the well being of your family are admirable, in your case, I think these expenditures on Emory are indeed worthwhile. </p>
<p>This is not to say that FIU is a bad school. I know people who have gotten into medical school and pharmacy school from FIU. But Emory is a top 20 school, and “labels” are important in life.</p>