diazona said:Here's what I'm wondering: at another college, you could get a physics education of comparable or possibly better quality at a lower cost. Perhaps $100,000, perhaps $10,000. So what exactly would you be getting from U. of Vermont that makes you think it's worth that extra $100K?
contramundum said:You could always go to the University of Florida (which is a pretty good school if I recall) for your bachelors and then go to Vermont for your masters/phd.
Angry Citizen said:What state do you live in?
Angry Citizen said:What state do you live in? Edit: Nevermind. I understand wanting to get out of Florida, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet. University of Florida is a perfectly good school, and after spending loads less on in-state tuition, you can go anywhere you want for grad school and pay nothing or next to nothing.
Angry Citizen said:Eh, I hate it in Texas. Like I said (I edited my post) you should probably bite the bullet and look forward to grad school.
Well yeah, but you can do that pretty much anywhere. Is there something specific to University of Vermont that really makes you want to go there, that you can't get anywhere else?kaos86 said:Well, I've been researching this university for a week. I saw in the catalog that they offer a B.S. and a M.S. in physics. Also, as an undergrad. in physics, you can get an opportunity in a research project with a faculty member.
diazona said:Well yeah, but you can do that pretty much anywhere. Is there something specific to University of Vermont that really makes you want to go there, that you can't get anywhere else?
Math Is Hard said:They do have some pretty darn good maple syrup up there.
Choppy said:I just wanted to add my vote to the 'it would be insane to spend that much money on tuition' tally.
All things being equal, it sounds like this school would be the place for you. But all things aren't equal. In the grand scheme of your life, is 4 years of earlier freedom worth the 20 years it will take to pay off the debt?
And for a fraction of that money you could buy yourself a pretty kickass car.
contramundum said:It takes people 20-30 years to pay off the mortgage on a house. I don't see how everyone looks at that as being "okay". Why doesn't the same apply for student loans?
Alienjoey said:If you have little or no income, you should be getting a good deal of financial aid...But it's still a going to be a lot of money that you have to pay, regardless.
kaos86 said:yeah, I did the math already. Its unbelievable and the financial-aid only covers half of the tuition. I can try to get a scholarship, but it will not be enough.
lisab said:You could find out what is required to establish residency in Vermont. Usually, you have to live there for a year. If you choose to do this, first find out from the University what they require to prove residency. Often, you'll have to have evidence that you've lived there (rent receipts, utility bills...that sort of thing).
Yes it's a year of waiting, but it might be worth the wait.
But again, there's nothing specific to U. of Vermont in there. Plenty of other schools (dare I say most) are located in small towns where everything in town is within walking distance, and I'm sure many other schools have arrangements to provide free or heavily discounted public transportation for students. (Bear in mind that that's where part of your tuition money would be going) Heck, pretty much everything you've said you like about UV is equally true of Princeton, where I went to college, and Princeton's tuition is nearly $10000 cheaper. Plus, financial aid can easily cover 3/4 of the total cost of attendance, or more. Maybe you should look into going there.kaos86 said:well, the U. of Vermont is built in the city of Burlington. Thus, I don't need a car and I could walk anywhere if I want. The bus is free to U. of Vermont students, too. I know some universities offer free transportation from there shuttle buses, however; when I finish school, how will I get around now? I really want a small city or city by the university. I looked at different websites saying that you can walk any where or use a bike in the U. of Vermont. I wish I can take the car I'm sharing with my brother, but I think he needs it more since he's not going to school anymore(He's got his A.A. degree but he does not want to go to a university).
diazona said:But again, there's nothing specific to U. of Vermont in there. Plenty of other schools (dare I say most) are located in small towns where everything in town is within walking distance, and I'm sure many other schools have arrangements to provide free or heavily discounted public transportation for students. (Bear in mind that that's where part of your tuition money would be going) Heck, pretty much everything you've said you like about UV is equally true of Princeton, where I went to college, and Princeton's tuition is nearly $10000 cheaper. Plus, financial aid can easily cover 3/4 of the total cost of attendance, or more. Maybe you should look into going there.
I don't get it. This is why you want to get in 200K of debt??kaos86 said:well, the U. of Vermont is built in the city of Burlington. Thus, I don't need a car and I could walk anywhere if I want. The bus is free to U. of Vermont students, too. I know some universities offer free transportation from there shuttle buses, however; when I finish school, how will I get around now? I really want a small city or city by the university. I looked at different websites saying that you can walk any where or use a bike in the U. of Vermont. I wish I can take the car I'm sharing with my brother, but I think he needs it more since he's not going to school anymore(He's got his A.A. degree but he does not want to go to a university).
Well, true, Princeton is pretty competitive, but you can't be sure you wouldn't get in. (Though for the record, you can't transfer to Princeton, they only accept applicants as freshmen) (EDIT: sorry, I didn't realize you were already a college student)kaos86 said:Sounds like a nice place, but its a hard school to get into. The U. of Vermont is an average entrance. If I tried to transfer to Princeton, I'm sure I'll get rejected.
cristo said:Why don't you want to go to college in Florida? If it's just because you "hate" it, then that could all change when you move out of your parents and gain some independence.
Jokerhelper said:I don't get it. This is why you want to get in 200K of debt??
Bill_B said:To build on Cristo's comment -
When I turned 18, I promptly moved 100 miles away from my parents. I got a job, rented an apartment, and found a roommate to offset rent and utility costs. I was still close enough to visit my parents when I wanted to, but far enough away that I could live my own life. It worked out very well.
Your profile says you're a student at Valencia. I'm sure you don't want to go to UCF, since that probably means living at home with your parents. But what about the other 10 schools in the state university system? (USF, UF, FSU, UNF, UWF, FAU... the list goes on) You could move away and be independent, but still pay in-state tuition rates.
diazona said:Well, true, Princeton is pretty competitive, but you can't be sure you wouldn't get in. (Though for the record, you can't transfer to Princeton, they only accept applicants as freshmen) (EDIT: sorry, I didn't realize you were already a college student)
kaos86 said:I'll double check on the universities in my state, but I just hope they have free transportation for shuttle buses and on-campus housing.
Jokerhelper said:Sorry, but why do you even care if the transportation is free? Paying for a monthly bus pass should be the least of your worries financially. Plus, in any case I doubt it's actually free anyway, most likely it if a transportation pass is offered there will be some sort of mandatory fee included in your tuition fees, whether hidden or not.
Jokerhelper said:Sorry, but why do you even care if the transportation is free? Paying for a monthly bus pass should be the least of your worries financially. Plus, in any case I doubt it's actually free anyway, most likely it if a transportation pass is offered there will be some sort of mandatory fee included in your tuition fees, whether hidden or not.
If I were you I'd try to ignore those kinds of websites as much as possible. us students can be very trivial with what is relevant and important for a good university/college. I'd be surprised if more than 2% of those ratings were from physics students. Finding good instructors and most importantly taking time to do your own studying will be far more helpful than anything else a university offer.kaos86 said:That's what I'm looking at. Hidden charges and probably more hidden charges from this school. I just want a university that can be reliable for transportation. I read the review from a website about this university and the students review it. They had different topics about the university: Academics, Diversity, on-campus housing, transportation, etc...
BTW, the website is Collegeprowler.com