Impregnated by Eunwoo 3,207 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Need your advice ladies and gents. My cousin got accepted in two universities here. University A - Very prestigious University, High tuition University B - Not so prestigious; strong point is business related course; my cousin was offered full scholarship(with condition) Her mother wants her to go to University A because her mother is after with the connections she can get that could help her in applying for a job when she graduate plus bragging rights. On the other hand, her father wants her to go to University B since she will get full scholarship and that it could save them a lot of money because of it. If you were in my cousin's shoes, which one will you choose? I was asked about this one awhile back but it is pretty much a tough choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkunghye 396 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Full scholarship. As long as she makes all As...and tries to network it will be great. It's sooooooo good to not have to pay for college It will make your adult life much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campfire 5,083 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 You're in America? I know the tuition fees are ridiculously high but...uni a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooahooah 573 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 full scholarship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailanal 165 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'd say the options are equal. 1. What college you go to, and its reputation, REALLY do matter (depending on your location - but I'm presuming this is for America). Furthermore, they are prestigious for a reason - usually their courses are very high quality, and thus, they churn out better graduates/offer a better education. 2. Business-related college, scholarships to pay tuition... relieves financial stresses of the student and families. If the mother is willing to go with option A, I don't see why not. Obviously they are prepared for the financials that come along with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBot 1,005 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 University A if she isn't planning to go to graduate school. If she is planning to go to grad school then Uni B since she can go to Uni A after undergrad and still get that crucial connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAYAKA 9,964 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 for me, i'd go where ever a full scholarship exists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder. 4,181 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBot 1,005 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'd say the options are equal. 1. What college you go to, and its reputation, REALLY do matter (depending on your location - but I'm presuming this is for America). Furthermore, they are prestigious for a reason - usually their courses are very high quality, and thus, they churn out better graduates/offer a better education. 2. Business-related college, scholarships to pay tuition... relieves financial stresses of the student and families. If the mother is willing to go with option A, I don't see why not. Obviously they are prepared for the financials that come along with it. You get almost the same learning in every school. The only difference is that instead of having a class with people less intelligent than you , you are now learning with people that are as smart/smarter than you. Prestigious school is best to build connections , connections can get you so far in life. LPT: You don't have to be smart to succeed , you just need smart friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soojungbae 194 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 If it was me I'd pick A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impregnated by Eunwoo 3,207 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 You get almost the same learning in every school. The only difference is that instead of having a class with people less intelligent than you , you are now learning with people that are as smart/smarter than you. Prestigious school is best to build connections , connections can get you so far in life. LPT: You don't have to be smart to succeed , you just need smart friends. I like your input. But which one will you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBot 1,005 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I like your input. But which one will you choose? Uni A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena 21,718 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 B especially if you are in the US. Being over 150k in debt (depending on the family contribution) is NOT the way to go. It would help if you listed the unis though so the "prestige" could be compared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBot 1,005 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 B especially if you are in the US. Being over 150k in debt (depending on the family contribution) is NOT the way to go.It would help if you listed the unis though so the "prestige" could be compared. The connections you make is well worth the 150k , 150k is pennies compare to what you will be making in the future with the connects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
양 지 10,015 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I think it depends on what career they are following. But for most, it's good to have a more prestigious school. You're in America? I know the tuition fees are ridiculously high but...uni a. Yea colleges here are like 60k a year for the big ones lol. Argh can't wait for that debt >< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thay 7,690 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 What career is she pursuing? That makes a difference, I think. Also, is B not prestigious at all or somewhat prestigious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silktiger 3,227 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 For me it would really depend on her family's financial situation + how much they would be willing to pay of her tuition. But personally I would choose A. Plus don't most top-tier colleges offer financial aid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowmeowmeow 755 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I had this dilemma and chose A because you may save money in the in the short run, but connections and the alumni network are for life Also, it seems like your cousin's family is not that strapped for money? If they were, most (if not all) of the top tier schools in the states (presuming this is the U.S.) have really substantially need based financial aid that could cover most if not all of the university costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93_L 75 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 If they can really afford it, then go to uni A. Even in uni B, if she aced all her subjects, she will go far in life. Fame is not everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupipoo 1,619 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 University A if she isn't planning to go to graduate school. If she is planning to go to grad school then Uni B since she can go to Uni A after undergrad and still get that crucial connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impregnated by Eunwoo 3,207 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 If they can really afford it, then go to uni A. Even in uni B, if she aced all her subjects, she will go far in life. Fame is not everything thanks boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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