<p>hey guys
i want you opinion on this:
i am a student at san jose state university studying business. the good thing is that i have taken a lot of classes and i know which ones i need to take etc in the future.
i got accepted to miami university as a pre business major and purdue university krannert school of management.
which is better? staying at san jose state university and finishing up, or transferring to a much better school with a known business school and transferring credits, but i may have to study longer if I transfer because not all my classes might get credit etc.
so which is better: same school, but finish faster
or better university but may take longer?</p>
<p>I worked hard to transfer also (grades, apps)</p>
<p>I just want your opinions.
which is better to you.
thanks!
charlie</p>
<p>A factor to consider - where do you want to be based when you graduate? If you plan on being in the bay area then SJSU is well known in that area and that area has a lot of corporate headquarters/potential employers (although I don’t know its rep for business).</p>
<p>I think there are really only two things to consider here.</p>
<p>Are you unhappy at San Jose State? Have you looked into the campus vibe and required classes at the private universities, or are you basing this solely on the fact that they are “ranked” higher? If you can, visit both schools and sit in on some business classes. Not just one, because that doesn’t give you an idea of anything. But spend a day going to class at each and see if you like the academic atmosphere better.</p>
<p>What will be the financial burden of attending UMiami or Purdue? Will you graduate with any/more debt? Taking longer to finish is not in and of itself a problem. The only problem is when it becomes a financial burden to take that extra year. Don’t underestimate the power of coming out of undergrad with very little debt - you can do things like unpaid internships if the down economy is preventing you from getting your dream job right away, you can relocate to more expensive parts of the country, etc. </p>
<p>Location is a factor but I don’t think it should be the deciding one. I don’t believe it would be terribly difficult to move back to the bay area after a successful academic career and track record of work experience at UMiami. Especially if you are home in Cali for the summers and take internships in the area.</p>
<p>Looks like parent and child are sharing the account. Notice the other poster (the parent?) understands about capital letters, but this poster doesn’t.</p>