<p>Transferring to one of the following...</p>
<p>UNLV, Houston, or Purdue</p>
<p>Although Purdue is obviously the most prestigious and the other two are among lower tiers, this is regarding a major in Hospitality Management and all 3 schools have top five programs(but yes Purdue is ranked highest of the 3).</p>
<p>NOTES:</p>
<p>I would truly love to attend a University like Purdue for the campus and Big 10 sports.</p>
<p>Tuition is also a factor, but not a deterrent. Purdue would cost more then double the other choices. </p>
<p>I currently live in Southern California and attending UNLV would be very convenient as far as getting home for special occasions or holidays. I also already know several people living in Las Vegas which never hurts.</p>
<p>I think there would be much more opportunity for me in Houston or Las Vegas. I have 5 years of experience at a 4 diamond resort and could continue working at a similar establishment in either Vegas or Houston. I believe being stuck in West Lafayette would leave a big hole in my resume as far as work experience.</p>
<p>My current company has a property in Houston and near campus ironically. I have already inquired and would have a position lined up if I decided to make the move.</p>
<p>This may sound dumb, but I am a big sports fan and Houston would be the only city where I could continue to attend sporting events.</p>
<p>... other factors hopefully mentioned and brought to light below... </p>
<p>Thanks to anyone who took the time to review this thread.</p>
<p>Your breaking my balls guys. I could seriously use some help.</p>
<p>wouldn’t vegas have the most opportunities for your goal?
Have you looked into Cornell’s HM program?</p>
<p>I have looked into practically every HM program in the nation, as well as abroad, and I’m pretty settled on one of the 3 listed, in addition to the University of Denver. I absolutely could not get into Cornell at this point, but thanks for the recommendation. I will however have high expectations for grad schools and will give it a chance.</p>
<p>I’d go with Houston. If you intend on going to grad school and tuition is a factor right now, work hard at Houston and aim higher for grad. There should not be a big difference in programs between Top 3 and 5. You’ll have a job lined up near campus, you’ll be living in a nice city, and you’re not too far away from home. Purdue is a beautiful school, I’ll give you that.</p>
<p>I’ve heard of Purdue but not the others. Hence the prestige, but that doesn’t mean anything. If you’re considering grad school, I don’t know how your field is, but in math, usually you can get a stipend that covers all of tuition to all costs, so undergrad debt isn’t <em>too</em> big of a deal… If cost wasn’t an issue I’d probably choose the one that would challenge me the most academically, or the one that would give me the most balance in my education (as a math major, maybe a LAC education would help me in the long-run to have diverse fields of knowledge to draw upon, compared to say an engineering school), while being able to handle the social environment. If you’re like me and don’t make friends with guys very easily, then going to a school with 80% guys isn’t a good idea… Friends and social structure are important, too! They aren’t the most important thing, by any means, but you will hate your life if you don’t have the support you need to get you through college. </p>
<p>Also, this may not apply to you, but you need to make sure you have the spiritual support you need, as well. Living in a different part of the country may mean you can’t find a church/mosque/synagogue that believes the way you do and your spiritual life may suffer…</p>
<p>Additional Note:</p>
<p>Apparently Purdue has way to many guys lol.</p>
<p>56% that’s not too bad, but the discrepancy will be somewhat noticeable.</p>
<p>Don’t go to Purdue’s HTM program. I was admitted my freshmen year and lost interest in the major I wanted to pursue since 7th grade cause of the program. It’s honestly a joke and the advisors are of no good help. If you were maybe in-state it might be worth it, but for out of state tuition. Screw it. I’d recommend also Mich. State’s HTM program. From what Zandergag said, Purdue apparently has too many guys. It is true since Purdue’s mainly known for their Engineering program which has international recognition. However, the HTM program here is like 70% girls. Honestly, it’s your choice. But I’d recommend another school than Purdue. UNLV is a joke. I’d recommend either Mich State, Houston, or UColorado.</p>