MissEverdeen

Hi, I got an offer from Arizona State University for the MS in Mech program, but I am planning to take up a different offer. How do I inform them that I wish to decline the offer? I wasn't able to find any page where I had to accept/decline, or pay any kind of deposit. I am already receiving e-mails to register for courses. Should I mail the graduate department to inform them of my decision? Thanks!

Hi, I am aiming to specialize in robotics. I have an admit from the M. Eng. in Robotics program offered by University of Maryland and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Robotics from Boston University. Some information about each: UMD: 1. It's an M. Eng. program offered by the systems department. 2. It's kind of new, so there isn't much information about the kind of jobs/PhD. acceptances people end up with post the program. 3. It isn't nearly as costly as BU. 4. There's a lot of flexibility in the courses I can chose. 5. Master of Engineering is generally considered to be a level lower than Master of Science (at least research-wise). BU: 1. It's higher ranked (?) 2. The specialization goes hand in hand with an MS in Mechanical program. I don't know if that's better or worse than having a dedicated Masters in robotics. 3. It's really really expensive. I did not get a scholarship. 4. Boston is The place to be for robotics (Right?) 5. Since I'm an international student, Boston might be a little harder to adjust to, as there's no real campus, and no campus-culture. UMD would be easier to make friends and generally settle into. Which do I pick??? Any kind of advice would be great. Am I off on any of these points? What would you do? Where are Robotics job opportunities better? What about PhD opportunities? Okthanksbye!