Kmokhtar Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I got into both UT ranked 3rd and NYU ranked 46 for construction management(civil engineering). I plan on working in New York after I graduate so I'm stuck as to attend which school, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Air Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'm not familiar with NYU or civil engineering programs so I can't give you much advice there. UT-Austin is the biggest university in Texas and is located in downtown Austin. Austin is a fun place to live in Texas and our climate is warm almost all year long. Besides weighing in tuition cost comparisons, I suggest you choose a school where you will be comfortable staying at for 1-2 years for your masters. For initial comparisons, I like to use the following website below: http://colleges.startclass.com/compare/2878-4254/New-York-University-vs-The-University-of-Texas-at-Austin But I also like to read the reviews on this other website below: http://www.studentsreview.com/NY/NYU.html Also congrats on the acceptances!....and hopefully I will hear positive news from UT for my application.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrizBear Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I got into both UT ranked 3rd and NYU ranked 46 for construction management(civil engineering). I plan on working in New York after I graduate so I'm stuck as to attend which school, any suggestions? It's not like you can't move after you graduate and people relocate for work related reasons all the time. I don't see why it would be an issue to go to UT and then move to New York after you graduate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juilletmercredi Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 ^It wouldn't be an issue to move, of course, but the advantage to going to school in a place where you want to live is that you can build a local network of professional connections while in school. You can form relationships with companies by working part-time or interning with them, or doing research projects with them. I did my PhD in NYC and towards the end of my PhD I realized just how many connections I had with public health organizations in the city through various projects, connections that I could potentially draw upon for permanent employment if I wanted to stay there. I think either choice is a good one. A top-ranked program likely has recruiters coming from all over the country to offer graduates jobs, so it's not like if you chose UT-Austin you couldn't move back to New York with a job afterwards. But there is a certain advantage to going to graduate school in the city in which you plan to work, if you are willing to maximize your location by networking and working part-time or finding an internship. So really, it's a toss-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanDDavies Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Austin and NY couldn't be any more different. The culture in Texas vs. New York can be a bit of a shock. Have you ever experienced 100+ degree summers? So hot your sweat will burn. BUT, Austin is a fun place. Quirky and lots to do. I say stick to where you want to have your career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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