<p>So I’m a high school senior looking to major in engineering most likely mechanical. I decided on a decent engineering school not a super prestigious one. For me I toured several schools but I felt most at home at this one and it really got me excited to go to school. However now all I hear is how stupid I am for not going to a more prestigious school especially because I did well in high school and could get accepted to almost any school. Do u have any advice for some comebacks or what to tell these people that just say I’m selling myself short.</p>
<p>Do what makes you happy and stop worrying about what other people say. An engineering degree does not have to be from a top 10, 20, or even 50 school to give you plenty of career opportunities. There are plenty of successful engineers from regional schools that might not be well known nationally. That being said, I still recommend going to a school with a solid reputation for engineering at least regionally. At the end of the day, it is important what companies recruit from your school and what kind of connections it has with engineers in industry. I don’t know anything about the school you want to attend but my point is to make sure they have a good reputation for engineering, a history of placing graduates in industry, and strong corporate ties. Also, keep in mind that more prestigious schools and research institutions will offer more opportunities to get exposed to research and will probably have ties to a larger number of employers. I think it is important to go where you will be happy though.</p>
<p>go where you get the best offer AND has a good number on-campus recruiting from hot companies</p>
<p>in the end it doesnt matter where you went to school. just the fact that you went and got a degree. Forget them</p>
<p>Seriously eff those haters. The main thing is to find a job after college, which you will without much problems since you’re majoring in engineering. They can brag all they want about their Woman’s Studies degree from Harvard and boost their ego while you’re getting bank from your engineering degree from a decent school. When you’re out of high school and you’re with students of YOUR college, you will never have to hear about those tards bragging again.</p>
<p>Ditto the above. Additionally, as long as the program is ABET accredited, it meets the standards that are required to give you an education in engineering.</p>
<p>Do what makes you happy.</p>
<p>And although it might not seem likely, you will lose touch with alot of your HS class immediately after HS…especially those who don’t support your decisions.</p>
<p>I know people who work with me who did 2 years at a Maryland Community College and took advantage of U-Maryland’s “guaranteed admission” program to finish their last 2 years. When you think about it, a community college in Maryland costs $6,000 for 2 years and that same grad is now doing INTEL work for CIA/FBI/NSA, that is a HUGE return on investment.</p>
<p>My brother chose UCF Honors engineering over UF engineering. It’s a sound decision.</p>
<p>Haters gonna hate.
just do your own thing. Do what makes YOU happy. The more comfortable you are in your learning environment, the easier it will be for you to learn.</p>