Transfer to Drexel from Purdue?

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<p>Besides having a slightly biased opinion, I do think that there is a big decision here for you. The real question boils down to what your aspirations are? I don’t particularly like Purdue’s location either, in fact, as soon as I’m finished I’m out of here lol. But for me it is important to have the name recognition on my resume, and in reality it is why I came to Purdue over in-state schools where I’m from. Have people been very successful with a less reputable college on their resume, certainly. Have people been very successful with no college degree at all, certainly. But I think in general life will be a little easier for me in the future by not having to explain where I went to school, especially since I’m not sure what part of the country I want to be in yet, only that I know it’s not here haha.</p>

<p>Anyway, two years really isn’t much in the big picture - it just feels like it right now. I think in the long run you will have been happy that you stayed at Purdue, if you choose to do so. Moving back in with your family, while it has its benefits, probably isn’t the best choice for most college students - it should really be a time to gain your independence, and learn to deal with life as it really is sometimes(not always enjoyable).</p>

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<p>Somewhat. To look at an extreme (to illustrate the point), no one will care that you went to Devry for an undergraduate if you earn an MS from MIT. However, you’ll be hard pressed to get into MIT with a degree from Devry.</p>

<p>Ceteris paribus, a degree from Purdue will get you into a better graduate school. However, if you’re going to be happier at Drexel and perform better, a 3.8 GPA at Drexel will be more valuable than a 3.0 at Purdue.</p>

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<p>I think this last point is perhaps the most important. Where you are happy, you will thrive. And THAT’S what will get you a good job! I also agree that even if it delays your graduation, take advantage of the co-op program. You’ll have a sound explanation when you look for jobs, ‘I started my degree at Purdue, but after two years decided to move back to the East Coast for a variety of reasons. I’ve enjoyed completing my degree at Drexel and taking advantage of their engineering programs and beneficial co-op program.’<br>
Good luck with your decision.</p>