College Choice as a 19 Year Old
ProFamous
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Hello all,
I am a 19 year old currently enrolled in the Information Technology program at the University of Cincinnati, and I am planning to transfer elsewhere for the spring and the rest of my college. My choices are WGU (online) and Miami University (B&M).
If I choose Miami, I will be commuting because I only live ~10 minutes away. The IT program was just established last year at Miami, however overall Miami is a pretty good school. The tuition for both schools are roughly the same per semester.
However, what I do like about WGU is the ability to work at my own pace and I can complete as many credits as I would like, and I usually work very fast, UC is currently extremely slow and easy, and I think I could definitely complete this degree at WGU within a year. I enjoy online classes, I have taken them in the past at UC. In addition, my current certifications (A+ and CCENT) will transfer to WGU.
Thoughts? My only issue (or, rather, my parents' issue) with WGU is that it may be viewed as another ITT Tech and will be a worthless degree. I have read up a bit on this, and people all have their opinions, but WGU is overall viewed as a reputable school and is respected by employers. It's no Stanford, for sure, but the difference between Miami and WGU is not going to matter...at least those are my thoughts.
What do you all think I should do? Thanks!
I am a 19 year old currently enrolled in the Information Technology program at the University of Cincinnati, and I am planning to transfer elsewhere for the spring and the rest of my college. My choices are WGU (online) and Miami University (B&M).
If I choose Miami, I will be commuting because I only live ~10 minutes away. The IT program was just established last year at Miami, however overall Miami is a pretty good school. The tuition for both schools are roughly the same per semester.
However, what I do like about WGU is the ability to work at my own pace and I can complete as many credits as I would like, and I usually work very fast, UC is currently extremely slow and easy, and I think I could definitely complete this degree at WGU within a year. I enjoy online classes, I have taken them in the past at UC. In addition, my current certifications (A+ and CCENT) will transfer to WGU.
Thoughts? My only issue (or, rather, my parents' issue) with WGU is that it may be viewed as another ITT Tech and will be a worthless degree. I have read up a bit on this, and people all have their opinions, but WGU is overall viewed as a reputable school and is respected by employers. It's no Stanford, for sure, but the difference between Miami and WGU is not going to matter...at least those are my thoughts.
What do you all think I should do? Thanks!
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ProFamous
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My intent after graduation is to simply continue in IT, I have been working part-time doing desktop support and imaging roles, a little bit of networking, stuff like that. Mostly desktop support the past 4 years, but within the next year I should be ready to move into a higher level position like a system admin or something.
OSU is a great school no doubt, however the last I checked they don't even have a IT program, just a CS and IS. Regardless, this is not an option because the reason I am leaving after this semester at UC is because I don't think an extra 10 grand a year is worth it to live on campus, which is why Miami University (I can commute) and WGU (online) are my options. There are other colleges near me that I could commute to I suppose, but Miami is undoubtedly the best near me.
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mudflaps
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Maybe look beyond what you want to do after a sys admin role. You don't need a degree to be a sys admin.
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brewboy
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WGU is great but the B&M college experience is something you typically can only get when you are around your age. Have some fun -
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+1 on having the on campus college experience when you're still young
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RoyalRaven
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If you have the chance to go to Miami University, do it. I've been there before and it is an absolutely beautiful campus. (I'm also partial as I have degrees from two other MAC schools..lol).
I'm not knocking WGU, but no one will ever question the quality of a degree from Miami University. As others mentioned, you're also at a good stage in life to go after a degree on campus and not be tied down to many other things. If you do have that opportunity, get involved in events, activities and interesting things on campus instead of only going to class. It'll make the experience that much more fun.
