Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 02:33     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wonder why someone feels the need to put down these schools. Is that person insecure and derives pleasure from putting down others so as to try and boost self esteem? Or does this person have something stuck up his or her butt?



+1. Didn't get in.


+2
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 02:32     Subject: JMU or GMU?
^^^PP here. Sorry, meant to say he's a current junior at JMU. It's late.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 02:32     Subject: Re:JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know anything about the geographic science department/degree at JMU? My kid likes both social science and computers and thought this would be a way to combine the two.


My son is a current JMU, majoring in GS. He absolutely loves the program and all things geography.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 02:29     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:for what major? GMU is superb in engineering, computer science, economics.


GMU has a nascent engineering program that is not “superb”, especially compared to UMD and VT.



Wrong. The Volgenau School of Engineering is there.


Oh, the Volgenau School. Well.

It may be a good program, but, as I said, compared to UMD and VT, it's at best a distant third for the region (I consider VT "the region" since so many of their grads end up working in DC/NoVA/MD). Also, it appears their Mechanical Engineering progran is not ABET accredited. Even Howard University has them beat there.


Why are you such an asshole? Every post screams "I AM INSECURE!!" It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic. DP, btw.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 02:28     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wonder why someone feels the need to put down these schools. Is that person insecure and derives pleasure from putting down others so as to try and boost self esteem? Or does this person have something stuck up his or her butt?


I’d love to know which stellar school turns out graduates who spend their time shitting on strangers’ school choices on the internet. Way to represent!


Seriously. It just showcases their spectacular insecurity and makes me feel sorry for them.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 01:16     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:OP: I have direct experience with the bioengineering and cybersecurity/CS departments at GMU. They are fantastic programs and well-regarded.



I'm an adjunct prof at GMU - the cybersecurity major has really taken off. And contrary what the grumpy engineer above said, the alphabet agencies and major companies are all over GMU grads because most of them have internship experience on the Dulles corridor.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 01:06     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do not go to JMU for Engineering unless you plan on a mediocre career or grad school. Their only option is “general engineering”



That is simply not true. Here's a sample list of engineering related specialties and majors one can study at GMU: https://www2.gmu.edu/academics/engineering


JMU...
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 00:24     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:Do not go to JMU for Engineering unless you plan on a mediocre career or grad school. Their only option is “general engineering”



That is simply not true. Here's a sample list of engineering related specialties and majors one can study at GMU: https://www2.gmu.edu/academics/engineering
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 00:18     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:for what major? GMU is superb in engineering, computer science, economics.


GMU has a nascent engineering program that is not “superb”, especially compared to UMD and VT.



Wrong. The Volgenau School of Engineering is there.


Oh, the Volgenau School. Well.

It may be a good program, but, as I said, compared to UMD and VT, it's at best a distant third for the region (I consider VT "the region" since so many of their grads end up working in DC/NoVA/MD). Also, it appears their Mechanical Engineering progran is not ABET accredited. Even Howard University has them beat there.




and she's an idiot: undergrad, grad and PhD programs in engineering:

https://volgenau.gmu.edu/academics/accreditation
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2018 00:15     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:I wonder why someone feels the need to put down these schools. Is that person insecure and derives pleasure from putting down others so as to try and boost self esteem? Or does this person have something stuck up his or her butt?



+1. Didn't get in.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2018 10:58     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Do not pick JMU for engineering or computer science. GMU is much better.

Many of our engineers have their undergrad and masters from GMU. I can't think of any in our team that came form JMU. We have more GMU engineering grads than VT at the moment.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2018 10:34     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:OP: I have direct experience with the bioengineering and cybersecurity/CS departments at GMU. They are fantastic programs and well-regarded.


Thanks - that's good to hear!
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2018 09:46     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:for what major? GMU is superb in engineering, computer science, economics.


GMU has a nascent engineering program that is not “superb”, especially compared to UMD and VT.



Wrong. The Volgenau School of Engineering is there.


Oh, the Volgenau School. Well.

It may be a good program, but, as I said, compared to UMD and VT, it's at best a distant third for the region (I consider VT "the region" since so many of their grads end up working in DC/NoVA/MD). Also, it appears their Mechanical Engineering progran is not ABET accredited. Even Howard University has them beat there.


This must be the snobby HR poster, now she’s an engineer. Mkay.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2018 09:45     Subject: JMU or GMU?
OP: I have direct experience with the bioengineering and cybersecurity/CS departments at GMU. They are fantastic programs and well-regarded.
Anonymous
Post 03/26/2018 09:41     Subject: JMU or GMU?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:for what major? GMU is superb in engineering, computer science, economics.


GMU has a nascent engineering program that is not “superb”, especially compared to UMD and VT.



Wrong. The Volgenau School of Engineering is there.


Oh, the Volgenau School. Well.

It may be a good program, but, as I said, compared to UMD and VT, it's at best a distant third for the region (I consider VT "the region" since so many of their grads end up working in DC/NoVA/MD). Also, it appears their Mechanical Engineering progran is not ABET accredited. Even Howard University has them beat there.


You are obviously insecure and trying to make up for it by putting others down. Why else would you feel a need to be so insulting?


I'm presenting facts. I've been working as an engineer in the region for 20 years and I've never worked with an engineer from GMU. I don't doubt they are an up-and-coming program but they're not there yet. I hope they continue to improve.


Right. You’re as believable as Trump. Your co-workers must hate working with you.