molgenlady

So like many of you I am deciding between two schools by April 15th. My undergraduate degree and the past year's research technician work experience are both within the SUNY system, and I have been accepted into the Ph.D. program at the U. I work at currently. I have also been accepted at a private grad school in a different city which has a larger program. I am wondering if having all of my education and experience within the state system will ultimately limit my opportunities later on (especially postdoc. options). I like both schools similarly in all academic aspects and there are professors in each program that I would love to work with. The private school has a bit more advanced facilities and prestige though. I hate the weather where I am now and have lived here for my entire life so far (not by choice), but in the same sense it would be much more convenient for me to keep my current apartment and not force my boyfriend to find a job elsewhere by August. I am torn between the two schools and would love any advice you all have on what you would choose in my shoes. Thanks!