<p>I just finished my first year at UCSB. I dont really like the social scene too much, and I miss New England (I am originally from Connecticut).</p>
<p>Would it be just stupid to transfer to UConn? I am a Business Economics major with emphasis in Accounting. The reason I ask is because UConn is a worse school than UCSB, and I would be considered an out of state student (=more expensive than UCSB by about $10k/year).</p>
<p>I have already started to make some connections with some of the Big Four Accounting Firm recruiters here at UCSB. I have a 3.87 GPA. I will most likely be hired by one of the Big Four right after graduation. But I really just want to go back to the East Coast. UCSB recruiters obviously recruit for the San Francisco and LA offices. Do Big Four accounting firms hire a lot out of UConn? How easy is it to adjust as a transfer at UConn? Will I have enough time to make an impression with accounting recruiters at UConn? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks.</p>
<p>I don't know about the UConn transfer thing, but if you're not happy in Cali, you'd better get out now! Like you've said, the Big Four are looking at you now and when hired, you'll most likely be hired in Cali. If you like the east coast, I'd transfer back. The next three years will be better, and you'll have a better chance of being hired in that area.</p>
<p>the "Big Four" accounting firms are: PricewaterhouseCoopers (all one word), KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche. They are the main public accounting firms in the world. They audit other big companies (ie GE, GMC, almost every company). It used to be the "Big Five" which included Arthur Anderson, but we all know what happened with them...</p>
<p>lol yes i can hardly go through a day in school without hearing about it (i live in houston) All of the teachers seem to have somehow been connected to Enron. It's crazy how large the corporation was and how many people it affected. My mom worked there, her boss said something sexually suggestive, and she sued and won $50,000. Considering how Enron screwed everyone else, it's nice to see someone screw them back. :)</p>
<p>you have quite a bit of mobility when applying at the big 4, at least that is what it seems. They mention when you get hired on for internships that you pick an area where you would most likely want to live since that is where you will most likely end up. Since i have never been through the process i have no clue, ask someone at ucsb</p>
<p>any uconn students know how life is as a transfer at uconn? are there study abroad options available to transfers? also, does uconn have any type of washington DC program available? thanks.</p>
<p>I'll be a freshman at UConn in the fall, so feel free to PM since I know a TON about the school. You're IN at Uconn as a transfer, no doubt. UCSB has reputation, your GPA is very high, and tranferring into UConn isn't very difficult.</p>
<p>As for the business school, it's been climbing...but still isn't in the top 40 in USNews or anything. The business facility is outstanding, and is considered top 10.</p>
<p>I'm also not so sure it's worth it for you. You have everything going for you at UCSB right now. People at UConn are very nice, so i wouldn't worry about "fitting in."</p>
<p>And if you're worried about reputation, try transferring to NYU-Stern (not new england, but close) or Boston College.</p>