Got Accepted into Boise's Online MBA Program.. Feeling Guilty.

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Gandalf said:
I’m making calculations for my son and if he goes to GA tech he could go nearly free vs being in debt in Knoxville. It’s a hard choice.
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Calculate housing, meals, parking if he takes a car. dorms at GT are 1st year only then it’s an apartment in midtown and monthly garage fees. $$$$
Great school.
 
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Not sure what your career plan is, but if you could see yourself doing a couple years in the Guard and don’t need the degree immediately, TN STRONG Act pays for full tuition for members of the Tennessee Guard.
 
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Tri-CitiesVol said:
Not sure what your career plan is, but if you could see yourself doing a couple years in the Guard and don’t need the degree immediately, TN STRONG Act pays for full tuition for members of the Tennessee Guard.
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I'm currently AD so I do get some decent perks. My window for reenlistment opens up in March. I'd be open to just about anything. I've been looking into OCS, but my wife really wants me to get us sent to Korea for a few years as a family. Are you currently in the guard?
 
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Buzzbait said:
Calculate housing, meals, parking if he takes a car. dorms at GT are 1st year only then it’s an apartment in midtown and monthly garage fees. $$$$
Great school.
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I have no doubt I've heard the food in the area is elite as well. Wish im nothing but the best! Does he still go to some of the games too? You could put me UL Monroe and I'd still go watch the games, lol. Can never get enough football!
 
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Hairy Vols said:
I'm currently AD so I do get some decent perks. My window for reenlistment opens up in March. I'd be open to just about anything. I've been looking into OCS, but my wife really wants me to get us sent to Korea for a few years as a family. Are you currently in the guard?
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I’ve been with TN for nine years. I wanted to use the STRONG Act to get the Aerospace and Defense MBA at UT, but looks like I’ll be transferring to Oklahoma for a new job.
 
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Buzzbait said:
Calculate housing, meals, parking if he takes a car. dorms at GT are 1st year only then it’s an apartment in midtown and monthly garage fees. $$$$
Great school.
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Atlanta definitely isn’t cheap but not as much as some places.
 
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Hairy Vols said:
I'm currently AD so I do get some decent perks. My window for reenlistment opens up in March. I'd be open to just about anything. I've been looking into OCS, but my wife really wants me to get us sent to Korea for a few years as a family. Are you currently in the guard?
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They need plenty of officers in Korea. Hell, I'd just about guarantee that you could get it after OCS and BOLC.
 
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Hairy Vols said:
So very recently I got accepted into Boise State’s online MBA program. And maybe my feelings are a little weird but this felt like the best place to discuss this. My dream has always been to go to UT and I am confident I would get accepted if I applied (based on my GPA and conversations I've had with admissions). The problem is the cost. UT is about twenty thousand more and that is a big difference for me right now. For that reason Boise State makes more sense but I still feel guilty stepping away from UT.


The thing is I grew up with the Vols. My family moved around the country a lot when I was younger and Tennessee football was always something that made me feel close to home no matter where we were. Watching the games and keeping up with the team gave me a sense of belonging and pride even when everything else felt temporary. Because of that I always thought I would go back and represent UT when it was time for grad school.


That’s why it feels strange to look at another program even though it is the right call financially. I have even caught myself feeling guilty when I watch Boise games. But with me being active duty Army and having a family of four I have to keep cost at the front of my decision making.


Has anyone else gone through something similar where your dream school was in reach but the practical choice was a different one (that wasn't UT)?
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Our eldest son wanted to get his MBA at UTK but because of cost, is now getting his MBA From Florida St. He’s active duty AF.

You have to do what’s best for you and yours. You’re still a Vol. Now you have another team to keep up with. NBD

Thank you for your service.
 
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CABVOL said:
Our eldest son wanted to get his MBA at UTK but because of cost, is now getting his MBA From Florida St. He’s active duty AF.

You have to do what’s best for you and yours. You’re still a Vol. Now you have another team to keep up with. NBD

Thank you for your service.
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FSU is a good school

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Dude do what’s best for you and your family. I went to UTK for undergrad and university of Washington for my mba. I’m all vol.

Who cares where you go to school. I’m willing to bet the majority of Tennessee fans didn’t even attend the university.
 
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Hairy Vols said:
So very recently I got accepted into Boise State’s online MBA program. And maybe my feelings are a little weird but this felt like the best place to discuss this. My dream has always been to go to UT and I am confident I would get accepted if I applied (based on my GPA and conversations I've had with admissions). The problem is the cost. UT is about twenty thousand more and that is a big difference for me right now. For that reason Boise State makes more sense but I still feel guilty stepping away from UT.

The thing is I grew up with the Vols. My family moved around the country a lot when I was younger and Tennessee football was always something that made me feel close to home no matter where we were. Watching the games and keeping up with the team gave me a sense of belonging and pride even when everything else felt temporary. Because of that I always thought I would go back and represent UT when it was time for grad school.

That’s why it feels strange to look at another program even though it is the right call financially. I have even caught myself feeling guilty when I watch Boise games. But with me being active duty Army and having a family of four I have to keep cost at the front of my decision making.

Has anyone else gone through something similar where your dream school was in reach but the practical choice was a different one (that wasn't UT)?
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I moved too. Always thought I would go to Tennessee, but it was cost-prohibitive.

You can always go work in TN for a couple years, get in-state tuition, and then you graduate with an MBA and good work experience.
 
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Hairy Vols said:
So very recently I got accepted into Boise State’s online MBA program. And maybe my feelings are a little weird but this felt like the best place to discuss this. My dream has always been to go to UT and I am confident I would get accepted if I applied (based on my GPA and conversations I've had with admissions). The problem is the cost. UT is about twenty thousand more and that is a big difference for me right now. For that reason Boise State makes more sense but I still feel guilty stepping away from UT.


The thing is I grew up with the Vols. My family moved around the country a lot when I was younger and Tennessee football was always something that made me feel close to home no matter where we were. Watching the games and keeping up with the team gave me a sense of belonging and pride even when everything else felt temporary. Because of that I always thought I would go back and represent UT when it was time for grad school.


That’s why it feels strange to look at another program even though it is the right call financially. I have even caught myself feeling guilty when I watch Boise games. But with me being active duty Army and having a family of four I have to keep cost at the front of my decision making.


Has anyone else gone through something similar where your dream school was in reach but the practical choice was a different one (that wasn't UT)?
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Not personally a proponent of a person's academic endeavors to be limited to one school of thought. It's your education, not a frat party. It's ok to chase other degrees at different schools. Dad had three degrees from 3 schools.
 
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n_huffhines said:
I moved too. Always thought I would go to Tennessee, but it was cost-prohibitive.

You can always go work in TN for a couple years, get in-state tuition, and then you graduate with an MBA and good work experience.
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He's military, there's one base, so not realistic if he wants to start soon.

Once again, reading just a littttttttle bit more would help you out.

**also, most schools give military personnel in-state tuition rates.
 
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