[FOB n' Christ]

my mom and i got into an argument... so here is the jist of it..

i am BASICALLY deciding between Georgia tech, UMich, and maybe BU. georgia tech and BU is 100% free for me...where as Umich financial aid im still waiting on. im going to major in electrical and computer engineering and minor business.

im happy with whereever one i go...truthfully. however my mom wants me to go to UMich because its more "prestigious." or maybe BU because its in BOSTON. my mom HATES the idea of georgia tech because (sorry for her narrow minded generalization) it's in the SOUTH! im planning to get a job some cities like new york, boston, or los angeles...maybe other international cities. My mom believes that going to BU or UMich would do a better job of that that me going to Georgia Tech. She still believes that georgia has that "southern" culture where people do not learn anything. seriously though, i apologize for her ignorance.

but i need confirmations. is UMich prestige worth it? would it make a difference if i went to georgia tech or umich....or even BU?? thanks for your help!

[bLufurBaLL]

Honestly, I think it doesn't matter where you go. It's what you make out of it (your education). However, I'm sure it depends on where you live later on... GT degree will probably have a better job placement in Georgia and what not. I wouldn't listen to your mom. Go where you'll be happy. It's your four-years--not hers. If you're planning on staying at Boston, I'd go to BU. But seriously, don't think about prestige when choosing your college. All those schools are very good.