Which School Should I Choose? Seeking Advice...

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The discussion revolves around the decision-making process regarding whether to transfer to a new school for free but with an additional year of study, or to remain at the current school and graduate in one year at a cost of $12,000. The conversation includes considerations of financial implications, academic experiences, and personal preferences regarding professors and learning environments.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the importance of financial situation in making the decision.
  • Another suggests that paying $12,000 could be justified if the participant can earn more than that amount in the year after graduation.
  • A participant expresses concern about having the same professors for multiple subjects, which may affect their learning experience.
  • One contributor points out that the opportunity cost of an additional year at the new school could outweigh the benefits of not paying tuition, especially if the participant dislikes the current professors.
  • Another participant raises questions about the overall benefits of the new school, including prestige and networking opportunities, in comparison to the current school.

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Participants express differing views on the importance of financial considerations versus academic experiences. There is no consensus on which option is definitively better, as opinions vary based on individual priorities and circumstances.

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Participants mention various factors such as financial implications, personal preferences regarding professors, and potential career benefits, but do not resolve the complexities of these considerations.

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Students facing similar decisions about school transfers, financial considerations in education, or those interested in weighing academic experiences against financial costs.

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I have the oppurtunity to go to a another school for free but will have to stay there an extra year or I can stay at my current school and graduate in 1 year but will have to pay $12000 not sure which one will be the best choice. What do you strangers think?
 
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It really depends on your financial situation.

EDIT: Plus, if you pay the 12grand and the year that you are out of college, you get a job and work a lot, then you will make more than 12grand and it will be worth it :approve:
 
That's true i can afford to pay the extra money my problem is that I will have the same professor for analytical mechanics, e&m, optics, and astrophysics. I had all this semester too. But i see your point with the money situation on how i can work that year and make more money. A girl is in my same situation and decided she rather just change majors that deal with the same professor
 
Moose has a good point, if you are woried about your financial situation, the opportunity cost of going to college another year, despite not having to pay for it, is greater than paying $12,000. If you really dislike that professor, or he does not teach well, then I would suggest transfering. It is hard to learn with professors with whom you are not fond.
 
It depends on your mindset, and financial situation. Is there any big draw for you toward the new school, other than money? It sounds like you are having instructor problems. Will you learn better and receive better grades if you can get away from him, or is he just a pain in the butt?

Although getting that last year for free sounds pretty good, you need to take into account the lost wages from not working, as moose pointed out.

You also need to think about the degree you would be getting. Is one school more prestigious than the other? Or does it have some other sort of perk, such as being a hub for people of your desired profession (which would allow you to make important connections)?
 

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