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I’m graduating with a bachelor’s in MIS at DePaul university.

I want a great follow-up masters degree, I’m hesitant between DS or BA.

So I would like to work within the field of analytics (data, marketing, etc) and a BA does fit that, however I may want to do more in the future, not a guarantee but I may possibly go into AI/Machine learning. DS from what I understand should be able to cover those jobs within all those fields. I should be able to work in almost if not all BA jobs with a DS masters.

I feel like DS may have more versatility, but at what extent? Also, would the starting salary be higher in an analytical field with a DS or a BA?

Not sure how wrong I am, or the gap between the two masters.

If anyone knows someone’s with a Masters in DS, please let me know, thank you!

I know most schools have it at this point but how bad is it at DePaul?

Thought I’d finally make my own post since I’m rly rly stuck on where I should go to college… originally DePaul was going to be my choice but I’ve been hearing pretty negative stuff from alumni of my high school who chose to go there for premed and now also pretty worried about the quarter system… my major is neuroscience btw

Also, I got into the pathways program but some are advising me it’s not as big of a deal as it used to be since I’d still have to take the mcat and schools like uic and Loyola are better for pre med

DEPAUL

- pathways program

- smaller classes — so more a of a college ‘community’

- such a close price for me to uic

- private school

- quarter system sounds like hell when will I find time to do clinical hours and such

-not r1 research like the other two

UIC

- less commute for me than DePaul

-technically cheaper but so close to DePaul

- big classes

-heard the counseling was actually pretty good premed

Loyola

- nice campus and I would live there not commute

- more expensive

-good premed focus generally but horrible chem department apparently?

- most prestigious

All of them also have a med school with them so I’m really torn… the bad feedback about DePaul really made me rethink since I was basically set about going there…

Would love to hear some other experiences or opinions!

I saw some alumnus from pre covid complaining about the current status of the school and i just want to see everyone’s thoughts about it.

Have you guys had any luck landing a role for this summer ? Feels like the career fair this week might be one of the last straws

I feel like after a semester or two you stop noticing that you're literally in one of the best cities in the country and it just becomes your commute. What's something about being a DePaul student in Chicago that you had to step back and appreciate because you were starting to treat it as normal? A spot, an experience, access to something that students at other schools would love to have.

Does anyone happen to have extra tickets they won’t use for graduation this year (college of business ceremony). we only get 5 , and it’s not enough for my siblings. I filled out that waitlist thing but it’s not guaranteed from what I’ve heard. do you guys have any experience with that waitlist form too?

I registered for graduation and when I wanted to take the last class for my minor it says it won’t be available til next fall quarter. I am not trying to graduate late simply because of that. I asked my advisor and she keeps giving me the run around about it

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m considering studying at DePaul University (Loop campus) and wanted to hear honest opinions from current students or recent grads about University Center housing

How safe do you feel around the University Center and the downtown campus overall? Are there specific areas or times that feel less secure? Also, what’s the general vibe of the campus and student life in that area?

Also, for Accounting majors at DePaul, do students usually stay at the Loop campus all the time, or do they also have classes at the Lincoln Park campus?

Would really appreciate any insights or personal experiences 🙏

Has anyone done the virtual international internship that DePaul offers? If so, how was it? Was it worth it?

I’m interested in applying but I’m unsure how competitive admissions are. I currently have a 3.5 GPA and was wondering if I would have a realistic chance of being accepted. I’m double majoring in accounting if that helps

hey, all! I’m a student who’s (potentially) transferring into DePaul as a second year studying sound design. I just wanted to ask: is it worth it to go to DePaul? the current program I’m in is really generic and not what I want to do in terms of theatre, but the west end is right there and there’s a lot of fun in the city. DePaul has a better program for me but I’m nervous with the funding issues and coming in as a transfer. I just wanted to see if there was any advice/recommendations/other people‘s experience! thanks

I saw people dressing up n some asking where the quad is. Getting fomo LOL

Does anyone know when course registration opens for fall? I can’t seem to find it on the academic calendar