Brooklyn College CUNY or UMass Lowell

Hello WSO,

I have just completed my sophomore year at UMass Lowell. I had attended Barry University in Miami, FL and received a 2.9 GPA for my first year. After one year in UMass Lowell, I have a GPA of 3.8 (42 credits), and I was wondering if I should stay here or transfer to Brooklyn College CUNY (just got accepted). I am majoring in Finance and MIS and would like to work in the FinTech industry. I thought if I were closer to WallStreet I would be able to network and find an intern or a job later on that would be better than if I were at UMass. Can someone please give me their opinion on Brooklyn College's reputation and quality of education in the Finance department compared to UMass Lowell?

Much appreciated!

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Brooklyn College doesn't have an established finance program. (They're trying to improve but it's a work in progress) You'll have more luck studying accounting in BC. The only decent option you'd have is to transfer to Baruch after awhile & that's still a headache sometimes. Also — make sure to check if all of your credits transfer over to CUNY from your current school, it might not be worth it.

 

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