GT, UF, or UCF? (Mech/Aero Engineer)

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello, I am a transfer at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida right now. I am in my second year and will be transferring Fall of 2015.</p>

<p>I am stuck about where to transfer, though. I have a 4.0 college GPA, in the honor society, 30 ACT, so I am 100% sure I will get into UF/UCF, and think I have a pretty decent chance of GT, but each place has its pros and cons for me. Any advice would be much appreciated</p>

<p>(It is okay to be biased lol)</p>

<p>GT pros: Best school out of the three by far.
GT cons: I really don't like Atlanta, I'd be away from friends/family/significant other, don't want to be in debt from loans</p>

<p>UF pros: Not sure if better than UCF for engineering anymore (UCF is moving up fast), but overall has more prestige, I like the area the best, more recruiting from big companies than at UCF, won't be in debt
UF cons: Don't know if I'll like the huge "gator lifestyle" that surrounds the city, no good companies for interships</p>

<p>UCF pros: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA internships all possible in Orlando (I want to work at one of those three too so this is a big pro for me), I wouldn't have the hassle of having to move/find another apartment that will accept my dog breed (Husky), won't be in debt
UCF cons: Not really that recognized nationally (academics-wise), I feel like a UCF degree is just "eh"</p>

<p>From this information, what do you think I should do?</p>

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<p>Your alma mater is going to matter very little, and much less after a couple years. Jobs are tough in aero right now, even in FL. you will be hired according to your ability to fit into a team, the engg skills you bring to the team, your interview, your internships, and your GPA. If you can avoid debt, you can be a lot more flexible with job choices (and even with majors). </p>

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<p>Thank you, I think my choice should be to stay in Florida, then.</p>