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Hmm, doesn't sound too bad.

Honestly if I transferred I'd even consider commuting. I live only 45 minutes from Pittsburgh and a tuition of only $11k sounds REALLY appealing. But I don't want to shelter myself from the college scene.

Grove City is a GREAT place to get my education, but I just hate the small campus and small town! And I AM a white, male, Roman Catholic, so it's not like I hate the Christian atmoshphere, but honestly, it does get annoying having every single guy friend be a white, Christian male. It's just too uniform.
 
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No Duq, they don't have engineering.

Not interested in PSU Erie, don't want to go out to main.

It IS in the ghetto, hmm...

It's a pretty good school, though, right?
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Its not in the ghetto. Its not in the most modern part of the city or anything but hardly a ghetto.
 
Originally posted by: archcommus
No Duq, they don't have engineering.

Not interested in PSU Erie, don't want to go out to main.

It IS in the ghetto, hmm...

It's a pretty good school, though, right?
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Awww... PSU main was the best thing since....
eleventy billion hot chix + beer + parties = u get laid.

meh didnt work for me either, i spent too much time in the unix lab pounding hours of code.
 
I don't want to put myself at a disadvantage in terms of internships and job opportunities by transferring. Would an EE BS from Grove City really be anymore impressive at all than the same from Pitt? Would I be at a disadvantage in comparison to PSU students?
 
Originally posted by: archcommus
I don't want to put myself at a disadvantage in terms of internships and job opportunities by transferring. Would an EE BS from Grove City really be anymore impressive at all than the same from Pitt? Would I be at a disadvantage in comparison to PSU students?
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quite possibly...as PSU is widely considered by some the best university with a top quality engineering program in pennsylvania.

Edit: not including the private schools like carneggie mellon
 
Originally posted by: sao123
Originally posted by: archcommus
I don't want to put myself at a disadvantage in terms of internships and job opportunities by transferring. Would an EE BS from Grove City really be anymore impressive at all than the same from Pitt? Would I be at a disadvantage in comparison to PSU students?
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quite possibly...as PSU is widely considered by some the best university with a top quality engineering program in pennsylvania.

Edit: not including the private schools like carneggie mellon
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Grove City is a private school highly regarded for their engineering programs, but I'm not sure how it would rank compared to Pitt or Penn State main.

 
Originally posted by: archcommus
Originally posted by: sao123
Originally posted by: archcommus
I don't want to put myself at a disadvantage in terms of internships and job opportunities by transferring. Would an EE BS from Grove City really be anymore impressive at all than the same from Pitt? Would I be at a disadvantage in comparison to PSU students?
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quite possibly...as PSU is widely considered by some the best university with a top quality engineering program in pennsylvania.

Edit: not including the private schools like carneggie mellon
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Grove City is a private school highly regarded for their engineering programs, but I'm not sure how it would rank compared to Pitt or Penn State main.
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Generally schools with the most accredited programs are the most highly regarded... however certain schools specialize in one or two fields, and are give extra recognition for those. IE Duquesne is recognized at the best pharmacy program in the state, with many other programs mediocre at best. Im not familiar with Grove City (though i think its a religious college), so im not sure how its program ranks... but in terms of job placement and internship oppertunities, more accredited programs usually means more oppurtunities.


From the ABET website:
Accredited Engineering Programs

This list contains programs currently accredited by ABET. Please contact the ABET Accreditation Director regarding programs not contained on this list.


Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Date of Next General Review: 2006 - 07

Chemical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Civil Engineering (BS) [1936]
Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS) [1936]
Engineering and Public Policy (In combination with an accredited engineering pgm) (BS) [1989]
Materials Science and Engineering (BS) [1936]
Mechanical Engineering (BS) [1936]


Grove City College
Grove City, PA
Date of Next General Review: 2008 - 09

Electrical Engineering (BS) [1991]
Mechanical Engineering (BS) [1991]


Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Date of Next General Review: 2008 - 09

Aerospace Engineering (BS) [1949]
Agricultural and Biological Engineering (BS) [1956]
Architectural Engineering (BS) [1936]
Chemical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Civil Engineering (BS) [1936]
Computer Engineering (BS) [1991]
Electrical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Engineering Science(s) (BS) [1959]
Environmental Systems Engineering (BS) [2000]
Industrial Engineering (BS) [1936]
Materials Science and Engineering (Ceramic Science and Engineering Option) (BS) [1938]
Materials Science and Engineering (Electronic and Photonic Materials Option) (BS) [1997]
Materials Science and Engineering (Metal Science and Engineering Option) (BS) [1988]
Materials Science and Engineering (Polymer Science and Engineering Option) (BS) [2003]
Mechanical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Mining Engineering (BS) [1938]
Nuclear Engineering (BS) [1973]
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (BS) [1979]


Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College
Erie, PA
Date of Next General Review: 2008 - 09

Computer Engineering (BS) [2003]
Electrical Engineering (BS) [1997]
Mechanical Engineering (BS) [1997]


University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Date of Next General Review: 2005 - 06

Bioengineering (BS) [2001]
Chemical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Civil Engineering (BS) [1936]
Computer Engineering (BS) [2000]
Electrical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Engineering Physics (BS) [1994]
Industrial Engineering (BS) [1936]
Materials Science and Engineering (BS) [1988]
Mechanical Engineering (BS) [1936]
Metallurgical Engineering (BS) [1936]


Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
Date of Next General Review: 2009 - 10

Engineering (BS) [2004]
Manufacturing Engineering (BS) [2004]
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So they're ALL accredited. How do I know if I will be better off at GCC vs. Pitt vs. PSU?

Here's what I'm thinking right now: I would like the city but maybe GCC will get better over time, esp. next year when I have a car. So there's no overwhelming reason to switch.

But then I think, but this small campus and town is depressing, and I hate the uniformity. So I should switch now instead of giving it another chance next year.

But at the same time, I don't want to go to Pitt and feel out of my element with all the parties, and I don't want to feel like I would've had more opportunities at GCC.

Thoughts?
 
Another question, is it possibly already too late to get a spot in on-campus housing? Since priority is given to returning freshman.
 
Remember the name can be important. A good portion of the HR people you will apply to will have never heard of GCC, but if you're applying from Pitt or PSU they'll think "Ok, I've heard of that place, it's a decent/good school." I personally had no clue that GCC was good at anything until this thread, and I'm from Cleveland which isn't exactly too far away.

BTW, don't underestimate the outlet mall there. 😉 I buy tons of stuff there.
 
Originally posted by: archcommus
Another question, is it possibly already too late to get a spot in on-campus housing? Since priority is given to returning freshman.
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You are still alright for getting on-campus housing, as most transferring students don't find out they are accepted until the Summer, but I would definietely get your application in pretty soon.
 
This is absolutely the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life!

Last year GCC won for me in a landslide, because I saw it as a more prestigious school than PSU or Pitt, and I thought I would HATE the typical college scene and thought I would love the Christian, quiet, non-party environment. Now that I'm here, I just find myself depressed by the small campus setting and the uniformity of every person I meet. I want to transfer due to that, but how do the problem here isn't ME and not the other people I'm around and the environment?

Has anyone gone through this before?
 
I just say go to the larger school. A big part of college is learning how to live, and you can't do that as well in a small school in a small town. I went from a town of 5,000 to a university of 40,000, and it was the best decision I ever made.
 
you should tour both campuses during a school week. sit on some classes, get a feel for the evening and weekend life.
it doesnt appear that academics is the hinge of the issue, but its everything else.

My vote is that on such a diversivied campus such as penn state (where i attended) there is much to do outside of classes, that does not involve partying if thats not your thing.
Theres evening intramural sports, clubs, activities, and lots to do off campus too. Penn state is in a crowded but rural town. parks, outdoors, stuff to do. but you can still get away to quiet places yourself.

I cant speak for pitt as i havent attended there, but im sure its similar, in a more urban kind of way. But I did spend a weekend at duquesne (basically a short distance apart from pitt) Pitts Inner city leaves much to be desired, unless the dance club / restaurant / bar is your thing. Because there isnt much else to do, unless you wanna visit the science center & zoo every weekend. Its always busy even at night and the traffic can really get on your nerves.
 
Originally posted by: sao123
you should tour both campuses during a school week. sit on some classes, get a feel for the evening and weekend life.
it doesnt appear that academics is the hinge of the issue, but its everything else.

My vote is that on such a diversivied campus such as penn state (where i attended) there is much to do outside of classes, that does not involve partying if thats not your thing.
Theres evening intramural sports, clubs, activities, and lots to do off campus too. Penn state is in a crowded but rural town. parks, outdoors, stuff to do. but you can still get away to quiet places yourself.

I cant speak for pitt as i havent attended there, but im sure its similar, in a more urban kind of way. But I did spend a weekend at duquesne (basically a short distance apart from pitt) Pitts Inner city leaves much to be desired, unless the dance club / restaurant / bar is your thing. Because there isnt much else to do, unless you wanna visit the science center & zoo every weekend. Its always busy even at night and the traffic can really get on your nerves.
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There are lots of sports, clubs, etc. here, as well, but I just hate everything being on campus, all the time. It's just depressing. I think I'd like a campus integrated with its surroundings.

But like you say, besides bars and restaruants, what's there really to do in the city? It might not be any better.
 
Originally posted by: archcommus
Originally posted by: sao123
you should tour both campuses during a school week. sit on some classes, get a feel for the evening and weekend life.
it doesnt appear that academics is the hinge of the issue, but its everything else.

My vote is that on such a diversivied campus such as penn state (where i attended) there is much to do outside of classes, that does not involve partying if thats not your thing.
Theres evening intramural sports, clubs, activities, and lots to do off campus too. Penn state is in a crowded but rural town. parks, outdoors, stuff to do. but you can still get away to quiet places yourself.

I cant speak for pitt as i havent attended there, but im sure its similar, in a more urban kind of way. But I did spend a weekend at duquesne (basically a short distance apart from pitt) Pitts Inner city leaves much to be desired, unless the dance club / restaurant / bar is your thing. Because there isnt much else to do, unless you wanna visit the science center & zoo every weekend. Its always busy even at night and the traffic can really get on your nerves.
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There are lots of sports, clubs, etc. here, as well, but I just hate everything being on campus, all the time. It's just depressing. I think I'd like a campus integrated with its surroundings.

But like you say, besides bars and restaruants, what's there really to do in the city? It might not be any better.
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explaine the bolded portion further.
 
Originally posted by: sao123
Originally posted by: archcommus
Originally posted by: sao123
you should tour both campuses during a school week. sit on some classes, get a feel for the evening and weekend life.
it doesnt appear that academics is the hinge of the issue, but its everything else.

My vote is that on such a diversivied campus such as penn state (where i attended) there is much to do outside of classes, that does not involve partying if thats not your thing.
Theres evening intramural sports, clubs, activities, and lots to do off campus too. Penn state is in a crowded but rural town. parks, outdoors, stuff to do. but you can still get away to quiet places yourself.

I cant speak for pitt as i havent attended there, but im sure its similar, in a more urban kind of way. But I did spend a weekend at duquesne (basically a short distance apart from pitt) Pitts Inner city leaves much to be desired, unless the dance club / restaurant / bar is your thing. Because there isnt much else to do, unless you wanna visit the science center & zoo every weekend. Its always busy even at night and the traffic can really get on your nerves.
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There are lots of sports, clubs, etc. here, as well, but I just hate everything being on campus, all the time. It's just depressing. I think I'd like a campus integrated with its surroundings.

But like you say, besides bars and restaruants, what's there really to do in the city? It might not be any better.
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explaine the bolded portion further.
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There are on-campus activities, yes, but the campus is incredibly tiny. Could probably walk across the whole thing in ten minutes. I'm in the same four or so buildings everyday. It feels very secluded. And even if I got off campus, there's nothing in the town. A couple small restaurants, a strip of stores, the tiniest Wal-Mart in the world. That's pretty much about it. When I'm at college, I don't want to feel like I'm in some odd realm secluded from the real world. I want to feel like I'm still living a normal life around everyday people.
 
Ahh damn.

I got Pitt chem 0110 credit back in high school. At GCC, I had two options: either take chem 102, or take chem 105, which is a one-semester course for engineers that combines GCC's chem 101 and 102 in one semester. Well, Pitt MIGHT not take that to cover both chem 0110 and chem 0120 (or 0960 and 0970). Which means I might have to take ANOTHER semester of chemistry. And when would I even do it? Ick.
 
Bump for any new opinions.

I'm considering it more strongly every day.

My dad has this feeling that Pitt is a bad school. Why? The academics I believe are far stronger than I ever thought previously.
 
Originally posted by: archcommus
Bump for any new opinions.

I'm considering it more strongly every day.

My dad has this feeling that Pitt is a bad school. Why? The academics I believe are far stronger than I ever thought previously.
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Crime in the oakland area of pittsburgh is seemingly higher than many surrounding areas.
I still think you should at least consider penn state. go tour it, talk to people.learn about it. do the same for pitt.
you really need to feel out a place before you decide to go there.
 
Some of the things people say about Pitt on StudentsReview are just, so...awful. I would like someone who has gone there to read them and tell me what they think.
 
Okay let me ask this: Is it practically a necessity for me to be in a frat at Pitt to have any fun at all? I'm hoping not.
 
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