University Attendance -- Does The State Matter?

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<p>When I was looking at colleges I consulted my uncle for advice and was told to pick a college in a state in which I could see myself working in the future. Obviously, you're going to make connections in the state you attend college and that may help you get a job once you're all done, but would you say it's really that important to pick a college in a state you want to work or is it simply an added bonus? </p>

<p>I frankly would like to move to Virginia after college, or perhaps attend the UofV for graduate school. I don't particularly want to work in the state I'm in college at. I love the school, but the state isn't my cup of tea as a unit. </p>

<p>I know it depends on the major --- but any insight on this? </p>

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<p>It also depends upon the reputation of the school for your major. Multinational corporations will always recruit at certain schools and relocate their new employees to wherever they want them to work in the world. Grad schools also accept applicants from all over. These opportunities are limited however. Your uncle may have meant that there will be more local jobs available to graduates of any university. Also sometimes life events (meeting the guy/gal of your dreams, for example) may impact where you want to live after graduation. </p>