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can any current students, alumni, or anyone else familiar with the University of Rochester comment on the career services? how well does the career center help its students with internships, jobs, and graduate schools?

right now, i am trying do decide whether to enroll at UR or Carnegie Mellon. i am leaning toward UR, but i am worried that i will have trouble getting a job after graduation.

confused22

my dad went to U of R now he makes over 300,000 a year at a software company. he's 37.
'nuff said

Insane_Membrane

Lets see whats the best way to put this tactfully. Many students here complain that Career Services (CS for the rest of this post) is useless and to a certain degree it is unless you are motivated. CS expects that you are independent and motivated in your search for internships and employment. They'll help you craft a resume, and give you a bunch of place to starting networking and researching but won't actually hook you with with firms or companies. In terms of post graduation, both schools are real good and if you're motivated, you won't be at a disadvantage. However I suggest you don't base you college decision on the quality of CS as opposed the quality of education you'll receive. Out of curiosity what do you plan on majoring in?

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thanks for the replies.

I_M, i'm planning on majoring in applied mathematics, maybe with an additional major or minor in economics or computer science

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or vice versa.

but i'm leaning toward UR. i've talked to my brother (who goes to UR) and many of his friends about UR, and i feel that it might be a better fit for me. plus, UR gave me more financial aid.