<p>I want to study English, see. But I don't know which school I'd be better suited for. I'm at the point where they've practically become identical in my eyes, you know?</p>
<p>UCF is in Orlando. Opportunity. Not so much a devoted college town, which means I could escape that whole air for a few hours if needed. But I've heard from fellow English majors at the school that they push you towards online classes. This puts me off. Because I have no desire to learn everything behind a computer screen. Literature is meant for the classroom. And I've also heard that it's just a degree mill. Its size does not phase me. All those ******* fees, too. </p>
<p>FSU is, as I've heard from a wealth of people, a "big party school". And I think I'd get frustrated very quickly. But the school is older, and therefore more established in that sense. Potential employers, or practically anyone with whom I discuss college some years from now, are far more likely to know FSU. I also think the English programs are more concentrated there, and just better, by all appearances. And lastly, I think the tuition is at this point in time cheaper than that of UCF (I may be wrong). Always a good thing.</p>
<p>Sidenotes: I live but a few miles from UCF. FSU, on the other hand, is 5hrs away.</p>
<p>Anyway, with all of that said, I think my questions is, essentially: where would I be happier as an English major? I'd prefer answers from those with actual experience. I'm prepared to attend the school offering me more money. But I figured I'd let some of you weigh in and offer up your two cents. Please be honest with me; be blunt if you must. I cannot decide. Thanks.</p>
<p>Attending FSU would be better than UCF in my opinion. You’d have a better academic environment, and being in Tallahassee away from home would allow you the opportunity for probably maturing better and more well rounded as an independent young adult. </p>
<p>If you are primarily concerned about college expenses though, you could potentially save about $10,000 per year living at home and commuting to UCF by avoiding room and board costs…about $40,000 for four years of attendance.</p>
<p>I agree w Tallalassie. Also about “party school”…every university is essentially a “party school”. There are plenty of things for non-partiers to do and it’s quite easy to avoid that party scene.
Overall FSU is a great school and it would a great place to earn your degree as they have a huge variety of classes to take for your particular major.</p>
<p>There comes a time when many have the opportunity to leave the safety of their parents home and see more of the world. I say see the world as much as you can. Leave the nest if you are able and take the chance to stretch and learn.</p>
<p>My time at FSU was some of the best of my life. I had more fun, met more interesting people and received a great education. I met my wife at FSU. I had to leave home and go through the home sickness that will occur, though. </p>
<p>I have to chime in again, b/c what p2n said is sooo true.
I almost didn’t leave the comforts of staying at home, and so glad I did. Such a wonderful experience and have met so many amazing people in the short time I’ve been at FSU.
You will not regret it one single bit! If you feel you are ready to move away, do it!</p>
<p>I guess my first question would be, if you feel like UCF is worse than FSU pretty much all-around, why are you conflicted? You seem to really believe that the only advantage that UCF has is that it’s in a town where you can “get away” from the college lifestyle. </p>
<p>It seems like you’re even conflicted on whether you see being close to UCF as an advantage or not. Monetarily, it would be a huge advantage, but other than that, it seems like you have a very low opinion of UCF and their program.</p>
<p>I know several people from high school who went to UCF and majored in English, as well as a few who went to FSU and majored in English. I can tell you that there is a VAST difference in the careers and opportunities of those who went to FSU. Those who went to UCF were not sought after as heavily upon graduation and subsequently accepted jobs they probably wish they never had to have as a college graduate. </p>
<p>Also, this is not meant to be offensive in any way, but one of the main reasons I am starting at FSU this fall rather than UCF (which is a few miles from my home, by the way) is because I knew without a shadow of doubt that I would regret for the rest of my life having to say I graduated from UCF. FSU is just a much better institution, and I think if you visit both campuses and speak with the staff or professors, the difference in caliber becomes blatantly obvious. It is worth leaving home for, in my opinion.</p>