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

<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" compared to the other two</p>

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

<p>I too am on the same boat as you. My 2 cents is to go with UCF, it may not have the prestige of UF but it definitely is growing fast putting it on the radar. UCF is growing fast, which makes it appealing to companies look to get in on the growth; tapping into potential per say. I am still going to apply to the schools you listed but my top choice is UCF.</p>