<p>They have been all over me since August. I am flattered they seem to want me there, but I heard GS isn't worth the money at all, and is not as prestigious as regular Columbia degrees.</p>
<p>Anyone else getting contacted by them?<br>
Anyone actually transfer/plan to transfer to Columbia GS?</p>
<p>I would love to go to Columbia, but I don't want to spend 50k a year for the next 2 years on a crappy degree.</p>
<p>"I don’t want to spend 50k a year for the next 2 years on a crappy degree. "</p>
<p>You earn the degree the same way the CC kids do.</p>
<p>I really should have worded that better.</p>
<p>I meant I do not want to spend 50k for the next 2 years IF GS IS a crappy degree.</p>
<p>My major question is, I hear a lot of hearsay about GS grads not getting the same level of respect and the degree is actually different. I am just trying to weigh if it is worth it to move to NYC and pursue the degree if it is not treated like a regular CC degree.</p>
<p>Where as I could stay in California and pay resident tuition at UCLA or Berkeley.</p>
<p>To be honest I really have no idea about GS, only what I have heard through the grapevine. I am just trying to do the due diligence and make an informed choice.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/30154-columbia-college-vs-school-general-studies.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/30154-columbia-college-vs-school-general-studies.html</a></p>
<p>Let this be your guiding light :)</p>
<p>Looks like we’re both in the same position! I think it is ideal for people who are looking for a non traditional program. I work full time and will continue to do so once transferred, so going somewhere that is prestigious and understands the balance of work and school is very appealing to me.</p>
<p>And thanks Orson - the thread you linked to is really helpful!</p>