Got into FIU, UM Lowell, and FSU with full funding. The stipend amounts are close to the same. Honestly unsure of which to pick.
Pros and cons to all 3 programs and cities ?
For UML: The program is 100% what I want but the COL is so expensive and my partner and I are unsure if we can make the numbers work comfortably with a 7 year old.
For FSU: The program is nice and the staff seems super supportive but it isn't 100% a match, I can MAKE it a match and they have stated they will support me in that but still. The COL there is super low though and with the stipend amount Id be living super nicely. The only issue is there is that my partner is a retail manager and his company has only 1 store in Tallahassee so the transfer prospects are slim.
For FIU: The program is BOMB, not as amazing as Lowell but still AMAZING. The COL is kind of on the high side but they are paying me nicely to cover. Not sure about hurricane season though