<p>Hey CC,</p>
<p>After getting most of my letters, I'm pretty I'll be going to Seattle U or USF. But, I need a bit of help choosing which school...I'm not exactly sure what I want to major in, but I'm thinking something business/finance related.</p>
<p>With Seattle, I heard from many people that the campus is beautiful (I'm going to Open House on April 14th to check it out myself). It'll also be a new city for me to experience throughout my college years, and the tuition/boarding is cheaper. (Though, tuition isn't something I have to worry about too much.)</p>
<p>Then with USF, I heard the campus/boarding isn't too nice, the tuition/boarding is more expensive, and most importantly, it's practically in the same area as my high school..so, I'd just be in the same area for another four years. The only reason why I'm considering it is because the job market after school. I live in San Francisco, and I'm definitely set on coming back to work here afterwards, regardless of where I go. I'm concerned with the job market..honestly, both schools aren't exactly prestigious ones, so I'm going to assume I'd only get job offers(if any) from businesses around the area..? Or would it really matter if I went to school in Seattle then came back seeking a job in San Francisco again?</p>
<p>Thanks so much for reading. Hopefully it wasn't too lengthy.</p>
<p>Okay…you mean University of San Francisco, not University of South Florida. You had me confused for a few sentences. LOL. </p>
<p>Well, between the two schools, both of which are Jesuit, and both of which are outstanding schools, its sort of a coin toss. USF is ranked nationally…and down the ladder in a very rigorous and tough category. Seattle U is ranked regionally and is number 6 in the large West category, a very respectable ranking. Gonzaga and Santa Clara are ranked higher. </p>
<p>Seattle U is a pretty campus in an urban environment…but Seattle city is your campus, really. And that is a good thing. Lots of outdoor things to do. Its a very beautiful city. Even in the rain.</p>
<p>Seattle U has a large contingent of California alumni. Many many people have trekked north for school there, then returned home for work…while some others have stayed in the Northwest or ventured into the Rockies. </p>
<p>The business school at Seattle U is well respected and they have placed a lot of people in the white hot computer software industry like MSFT, and Amazon and other peripheral vendors. So opportunities abound there.</p>
<p>If you want to escape your high school crowd, try something new, then Seattle is for you. I respect USF but for you it seems you want something out of the norm and to “get away.” Nothing wrong with that. Same time zone and flights are frequent and cheap. You can drive it in 8-9 hours too, I think.</p>
<p>If you want to return to California and go job hunting, I dont think you will have any problems. Of course it depends on major and how well you do in school. The creme of the crop always gets job offers! </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>So, if wanting to get away from the same area my high school is wasn’t a factor, would it change your suggestion?</p>
<p>Thanks Sovereigndebt! (: I really appreciate it.</p>