The College Thread
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I just got into University of California, Santa Barbara
as a Linguistics major 
I did my applications last minute so my major is all over the place depending on what school I go to. 
You think that major for UCSB would be better than going to SDSU?
The school is right on the beach and it's a UC
Well, UCSB is ranked higher but the tuition is more.I just got into University of California, Santa Barbara
You think that major for UCSB would be better than going to SDSU?
The school is right on the beach and it's a UC
I don't know too much about either school, but Linguistics is a 'social science' major. And Santa Barbara has a higher percentage of students majoring in social sciences...if that's worth something to you.
Id be able to go to SDSU free, but only if I live at home. I'd have to commute like 35 min with no traffic, but I would most likely run into traffic in the morning, so I might have to wake up 2-3 hours before class, which can take its toll on me mentally and cut into my sleep and study time, it would be a headache.
Im able to change my major before I SIR to UCSB in the college of letters and science, here is a link with open majors, if anybody has any recommendations over linguistics, im not married to any major.
Major Changes
I think to attend UCSB I would need to take out about 10k in loans a year for two years but I would be able to live on campus and be more focused on my studies. Im thinking about it, but Free does sound nice with SDSU
, im hoping I can get into UCLA or Berkeley so it will make this much easier, I have no problem taking out a loan for those schools, I find out in two weeks.
I wouldn't get into debt if I didn't have too. Is it possible for you to live somewhere else and still goto SDSU free? Maybe you can take the early classes online so you can miss the morning traffic.Id be able to go to SDSU free, but only if I live at home. I'd have to commute like 35 min with no traffic, but I would most likely run into traffic in the morning, so I might have to wake up 2-3 hours before class, which can take its toll on me mentally and cut into my sleep and study time, it would be a headache.
Im able to change my major before I SIR to UCSB in the college of letters and science, here is a link with open majors, if anybody has any recommendations over linguistics, im not married to any major.
Major Changes
I think to attend UCSB I would need to take out about 10k in loans a year for two years but I would be able to live on campus and be more focused on my studies. Im thinking about it, but Free does sound nice with SDSU
I still say a double major like marketing or finance and international business would be okay. Some of the base classes would overlap. You can always take electives specifically about latin and/or south america.
Not for free, I pretty much am going to be taking out a loan for where im going to live, ill have my tuition and books covered pretty much where ever i go, the loan will be for the dorm/apt. It will be more money to attend SDSU if i live anywhere but home, i didnt apply for scholarships in time but i should be able to get some money for my last year so i might only have to take out a loan the first year, but ill try to hustle my photography while im in school to pay off as much as i can while there.
I probably wont double major, probably get a minor in accounting, I figure most people dont work in the field they have their degree in, so im just tryna get it out of the way and really focus on nexworking and getting good grades while in school...join the business club, BSU, and just be active on campus and try to get some internships.
Also the UCs give more aid even tho they cost more so I'll be able to study or intern abroad for cheaper or even maybe free at a UC, but my major at SDSU requires an abroad trip is required so ill probably have to take out a loan for that anyway.
I might get eop at the UC too so they will/should cut cost too.
I might get eop at the UC too so they will/should cut cost too.
I need some help here. I just got an acceptance letter from Howard University. It's for its graduate school (M.A in Economics concentration in finance). The only problem is that it's going to cost me 70,000 dollars for the two year program.
Background on my thought process
I rejected Howard University originally for ST. John's university undergrad, because SJU had more connections, bigger endowment, more resources, less student debt (SJU Scholarship vs 82k for Howard), etc. But a little bit of me has some regrets not going to a HBCU. Is the HBCU experience worth this debt? I have 16k of debt from SJU ( Dorming). I personally feel this is my last shot to get this "HBCU experience". I'll be 29 when I finish this degree.
For transparency reasons I've also have acceptance offers from:
1) Fordham University -Comes with partial scholarship,and it's only going to cost me 25k for the program. It has more NYC connections, but it has a horrible black population ( 3.9 percent). Going from ST. John's (20.1 percent black) to Fordham would probably be a culture shock.
2) Baruch College - Wouldn't cost me anything, plus Zicklin has great business connections. Good black population itself (12 percent), but it still wouldn't feel like home like SJU or Howard would feel.
3) ST. John's university- Not sure if I want to go to the same graduate school as my undergraduate school. The ability to tap into a different alumni association is enticing ( I'm already in the Tobin, and SJU black alumni association). I love my university with a passion, but I want to see something else. The student debt would be only 12k though.
Would Howard be worth it?
PS: I don't have an employer paying for this. I want this master's degree to improve career prospects and for myself.
Background on my thought process
I rejected Howard University originally for ST. John's university undergrad, because SJU had more connections, bigger endowment, more resources, less student debt (SJU Scholarship vs 82k for Howard), etc. But a little bit of me has some regrets not going to a HBCU. Is the HBCU experience worth this debt? I have 16k of debt from SJU ( Dorming). I personally feel this is my last shot to get this "HBCU experience". I'll be 29 when I finish this degree.
For transparency reasons I've also have acceptance offers from:
1) Fordham University -Comes with partial scholarship,and it's only going to cost me 25k for the program. It has more NYC connections, but it has a horrible black population ( 3.9 percent). Going from ST. John's (20.1 percent black) to Fordham would probably be a culture shock.
2) Baruch College - Wouldn't cost me anything, plus Zicklin has great business connections. Good black population itself (12 percent), but it still wouldn't feel like home like SJU or Howard would feel.
3) ST. John's university- Not sure if I want to go to the same graduate school as my undergraduate school. The ability to tap into a different alumni association is enticing ( I'm already in the Tobin, and SJU black alumni association). I love my university with a passion, but I want to see something else. The student debt would be only 12k though.
Would Howard be worth it?
PS: I don't have an employer paying for this. I want this master's degree to improve career prospects and for myself.
Any brehs here doing a masters degree online (strictly online, no classrooms)?
I am thinking about getting a masters in Public Health, but I want to keep working at my regular job.
I've never done online, but as long as the college is reputable you should be fine. Online classes are fairly easy to pass. You should be fine.
I understand you wanting the HBCU experience, but 70k is a huge price to pay to for it.
I don't think there is a huge stigma attached to getting your master's degree from the same school as your bachelor's. It's recommended you go to a different school a Ph.D though.
I'm all about minimizing debt. Fordham University does have a black student alliance so maybe you can join if you choose Fordham.
Any brehs here doing a masters degree online (strictly online, no classrooms)?
I am thinking about getting a masters in Public Health, but I want to keep working at my regular job.
SJUGrad is right, online classes are easier. I have took them before and really didn't retain much after I passed the class. I can say I learned more being in the classroom.
DrBanneker
Space is the Place
With the job market going the way it is, I wouldn't want you to go into too much debt. Anyway, the HBCU (or any other college) experience is different in grad school than the wild undergrad ways. I would say SJU. If you want more contact with Black people I would do the following:
1. Contact the Black and African/Caribbean MBA associations at NYU and Columbia and just ask for the hook up on parties and meetings, etc.
2. Find out any special speakers or events at Howard that you may have interest in and take the Amtrak down for it. While you are there, network and meet people, maybe you can get invited to parties, the hookup for Homecoming, etc. 3 hr train trip but you could probably hang in DC for the weekend.
No experience is worth 70k unless you are going to make it back later on.
Congrats breh!I got into UCLA bruhs
Not gonna lie I cried a lil when I opened the webpage
Yall dont know the road blocks I had to get over to get here, I only need to take out $7,420 in loans the first year
