FGCU vs. Stetson University

NotForEveryone
Fri, 17 Apr 2015 02:41:08 +0000

Congratulations on your scholarship!! The two colleges have many similar stats, so it is a fair comparison.

You will not be commuting from Deland to work at Disney. Your earnings wouldn’t cover the transportation costs (112 miles round-trip)! In high traffic, you need to allow 75+ minutes to get there.

Stetson IS more suited to your capabilities. Will you be a part of the FGCU Honors Program? I hope so, because the university has an overall 45% graduation rate. You are a high achieving student where as FGCU has many students that chose it as their only option.

Be sure that these schools have sufficient attractive majors for you to explore and eventually choose from. Despite Deland being a quaint town, Stetson is more likely to have “connections” to Florida businesses and industries you will need for internships & jobs. Southwest Florida has one industry - retirement - and FGCU probably has not established as many business relations.

You know, often a big college can be like Disney World on a busy day. You are surrounded by people, but it’s not social. You chat, smile, and have short chats with other guests, but you don’t make friends. More isn’t always better.

Explore the specific organizations and activities offered at each school. Good luck with your choice!