Anonymous wrote:In another thread, someone kept saying VT is the only VA polytechnic institute in the state. Why do people act like GMU does not exist?

VT offers polytech in areas of agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, health and nutrition, architecture and a lot of other tech areas that GMU does not. But GMU does excel in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Game Design. My DC went there and has been employed since before graduation by Microsoft.

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Anonymous wrote:VT is kind of bottom line that you can talk to your friedns that your kid is going to VT Engineering

Practically GMU CS is very fine.

Forgive me, but I don't understand what this means?

It’s braggy.

My son got into CS at Mason and some people almost looked at me with pity when I shared where he was going. It’s an exceptional program and he’ll have no problem landing internships and work. And he’s having a great time there as well.

I woudn't say it's exceptional, its just that the demand for CS major is insane.
If your son successfully get a CS degee with a good GPA, he'll be making 6 figure in no time.
The parents of pcychology history economics majors at UVA will be envious.

Your comment is the reason for this entire thread.

Oh especailly the medical school failed biology and chem majors.

I went to VA Tech.
I'm just telling the reality.

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Anonymous wrote:VT is kind of bottom line that you can talk to your friedns that your kid is going to VT Engineering

Practically GMU CS is very fine.

Forgive me, but I don't understand what this means?

It’s braggy.

My son got into CS at Mason and some people almost looked at me with pity when I shared where he was going. It’s an exceptional program and he’ll have no problem landing internships and work. And he’s having a great time there as well.

I woudn't say it's exceptional, its just that the demand for CS major is insane.
If your son successfully get a CS degee with a good GPA, he'll be making 6 figure in no time.
The parents of pcychology history economics majors at UVA will be envious.

Your comment is the reason for this entire thread.

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Anonymous wrote:VT is kind of bottom line that you can talk to your friedns that your kid is going to VT Engineering

Practically GMU CS is very fine.

Forgive me, but I don't understand what this means?

It’s braggy.

My son got into CS at Mason and some people almost looked at me with pity when I shared where he was going. It’s an exceptional program and he’ll have no problem landing internships and work. And he’s having a great time there as well.

I woudn't say it's exceptional, its just that the demand for CS major is insane.
If your son successfully get a CS degee with a good GPA, he'll be making 6 figure in no time.
The parents of pcychology history economics majors at UVA will be envious.

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Anonymous wrote:VT is kind of bottom line that you can talk to your friedns that your kid is going to VT Engineering

Practically GMU CS is very fine.

Forgive me, but I don't understand what this means?

It’s braggy.

My son got into CS at Mason and some people almost looked at me with pity when I shared where he was going. It’s an exceptional program and he’ll have no problem landing internships and work. And he’s having a great time there as well.

Anonymous wrote:VT is kind of bottom line that you can talk to your friedns that your kid is going to VT Engineering

Practically GMU CS is very fine.

Forgive me, but I don't understand what this means?

VT is kind of bottom line that you can talk to your friedns that your kid is going to VT Engineering

Practically GMU CS is very fine.

Anonymous wrote:I never understand the idea about a school being too close to home. A student never has to go home if they don't want to. I went away to college in FL but my whole dad's side lived in the town about 5 mins away. I'm talking grandma, uncles, aunts, cousins. Family I love and am close to. I NEVER saw them unless I wanted to (random Sunday meals were nice). I had a full college experience.

Sometimes, kids just want a chance to start fresh in a new place with few of their high school classmates present. As part of their college experience, they want to be in a different place, whether that is a city or a college town.

I never understand the idea about a school being too close to home. A student never has to go home if they don't want to. I went away to college in FL but my whole dad's side lived in the town about 5 mins away. I'm talking grandma, uncles, aunts, cousins. Family I love and am close to. I NEVER saw them unless I wanted to (random Sunday meals were nice). I had a full college experience.

Anonymous wrote:My kid as at GMU right now—there’s a Reddit that’s easy
To find for more info. The CS majors seem to have some trouble getting into the crowded classes. But students at GMU seem happy with their CS job prospects.

Can you talk about this a little more? We're interested in GMU.

PP here. I should add my DS is not into the rah rah school stuff, so it's not a consideration for him. I can see where that might be the case for others though.

My kid as at GMU right now—there’s a Reddit that’s easy
To find for more info. The CS majors seem to have some trouble getting into the crowded classes. But students at GMU seem happy with their CS job prospects.

I don't know - but I was thinking the same thing. My DS wants to do computer science and maybe cybersecurity. He is strongly considering GMU over Virginia Tech - especially with the better internship opportunities. I think it has to be people who still see GMU as a commuter school - but honestly, it's moved way beyond that over the last decade. My only hesitation - and yes, it's mine not his - is that it's so close to home. Same county for us. But ultimately, it's his decision.

I think it's not just because of the program, but also the "experience." If someone is looking for the typical college experience with Rah Rah football games and dorm life and college town etc. GMU is not going to give them that.

In another thread, someone kept saying VT is the only VA polytechnic institute in the state. Why do people act like GMU does not exist?