Cornell M Eng: Chemical Engineering

vader88
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:04:13 +0000

Hi All,

I have admission to Cornell for the upcoming Spring semester( starting January 2011).

I got into the MEng. chemical engineering program. I am delighted to have gotten into cornell and my plans for the future are to enter the industry rather than get a PhD.

Now my main concern is this. I have yet to hear back from Texas A & M and UT Austin. The only reason I would consider those schools over a program like Cornell is that they are located in the heart of the energy industry and well it seems like job opportunities at the oil and gas companies or other energy related companies will be more abundant down south than after completing my MEng at cornell.

I was wondering if anyone could shed light on this potential decision I have to make.

Also what is the reputation of the Cornell M Eng. degree? To my disappointment some people have made a mockery of it saying its , I quote " bull shXX". I find it hard to believe that an ivy league degree can be termed in that manner but then again people have opinions for a reason.

Thank you for your help!