Hello,
I was accepted to U. Richmond as a transfer student and I currently go to American University in Washington DC. I am a Finance major and was given more money to go to UR.
I was wondering which school I should pick. I really like DC and am worried there is nothing to do in Richmond. I know UR has a better business school but I am worried I won’t be able to network in Richmond compared to DC and the school is a smaller size. I on the other hand did not enjoy my time at AU first year.
I was wondering what other people think about my case and what they recommend? I don’t know if it is worth going back to AU just because I am in love with DC. So should I pick a school based on its program or the location?
Thanks!
You first need to ask yourself: Why did I not enjoy my time at AU last year? What is American missing that is essential to fulfilling my college experience?
Was it the students? The professors? The core curriculum? Prestige?
Be honest with yourself – knowing what will make you happy can easily solve this issue.
@Neurological thank you so much for your response. Those questions have made it a lot easier (UR is my choice)
But just to clear doubts. Do you think I’m taking a step back because Richmond is not a huge city? Location is important to me but so is my education and quality of it. But I am not sure what is worth more for a finance major. I have heard both sides, better education=better recruiting, good location=good network=good job.
Richmond’s business school is topnotch and city size has nothing to do with its influence or ‘reach’. UR is, by far, a better school than AU and it’s network will help you more. You applied for a transfer because of specific reasons, which are still there I assume.
If on top of it it’s cheaper… I Wouldn’t hesitate.
Richmond’s location seems to be the biggest hindrance in deciding. Have you visited the school? Virginia is a very beautiful state. In no way is Richmond ‘small’ – it just does not carry a huge metropolitan area like DC does.