I want to go to a university called Quest, near Vancouver, Canada, its brand new, and i feel, that its being the first private university in Canada, it is bound to make headlines, but my parents prefer me going to Richmond in London, into which I have been accepted conditionally ( must do 2 summer courses and pass them ), because Richmond is "known"...
Also everyone who has been to Richmond claims that its horrible, whereas in Quest being new, i would get a chance to be the first to anything while also sort of changing it for the better.Someone please help, what do i do ??
P.S-they also cliam that richmond is better since we know people over there who can watch over me, and that they ca come visit often.
2007-04-13 09:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Keep in mind that your parents have much more life experience than do you. That doesn't mean that they are right, but it is something that you should consider.
I would be worried that a new school, in my limited experience with such matters, wouldn't have the educational resources, career services department, or, of course, a long-standing reputation in both the local community and across Canada. Frankly, I wouldn't want to apply for a job and list that I went to a school that no one knows or recognizes.
Being a new school, I would guess that they are accepting anyone and everyone. They need the students, which means the talent pool, especially in the first few years, is not going to be great.
The best way to convince your parents is by doing a lot of research on academics, salary statistics for graduates from relatively young universities, etc. Like it or not, your choice of university will be with you forever.
I guess that the best way to convince your parents is by footing the whole bill. They really can't argue and, I would assume, would have a lot of respect for your choice if you are paying for it.
2007-04-13 09:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Quest is the first private university, just the first for-profit university, in Canada (I know there are Catholic universities, for example, which are private). You don't need to be at a school which is bound to make headlines, but at a good school. If you don't like Richmond, you might do better to find another good school you can sell them on. I wouldn't buy the Quest idea either, but I would never try to sell a student on one particular university which might not be best for them.
2007-04-13 09:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are footing the bill, then they have a right to have an input on your choices. But they shouldn't make the choice for you. There are many other universities out there that you may be able to check into and attend. Why don't you try to get your two choice schools to compete against each other with scholarships by telling them you are seriously interested in another school. If they really want you, they'll compete.
Don't go somewhere that you're not wanted.
That's the worst choice you'll ever make.
And that school isn't the first private university in Canada.
2007-04-13 09:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by hopeisathingwithfeathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because a university is new, doesn't mean it's good...yet. It takes time to develop anything, and I would think a university, especially.
Your option could be - do a year or two at Richmond, and then transfer to Quest, or just do a semester, to see what it's like.
2007-04-13 09:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i assume Quest is completely authorized. get carry of a brochure, and let your father and mom study the college. If possible, have a face-to-face assembly with a Counselor to talk curriculum and see if the college meets your objectives, then share that coaching at the same time with your father and mom. do not pay interest that a lot to others, you ought to make the decision. in case you won't be able to get a scholarship, communicate at the same time with your father and mom about putting out at Richmond, then shifting to Quest in case you coach you're doing properly. which will be a sturdy compromise which will be most suitable for you and your father and mom.
2016-12-03 23:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by pass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd avoid a new school.
but there's no reason why they shouldn't allow you to go to ANOTHER school of your choice.
they still have executive and final power over your choices, and, it would seem, for what is probably good reason.
the stuff they're concerned about with it being a new and unknown school is of the highest importance -- there are plenty of other schools out there, don't bother with one that is brand new
2007-04-13 12:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by Steve C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a nice problem to have.
2007-04-13 09:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by ~ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋