Advice on path for school

[Quentin Thiery]

Hi BP,

I know this may not be exactly on the topic of RE but it is important to me and I value the opinion of people on here. Here's the dilemma. I am currently a student at McGill University in Montreal, which is a pretty good school, but I am learning about international development, which has nothing to do with RE, RE development, business, etc..., it pretty much just teaches me about why development theories are/aren't working in poorer countries. I am have the opportunity to transfer to Brooklyn College, and although not as reputable as McGill, I got accepted into their business and real estate school, where I would be learning a lot about things that actually interest me. Many people are telling me to stay at McGill b/c it looks better on a resume, but I believe considering I already have lots of work experience and that I believe I can work harder and smarter than many people, that learning about something that I love and then putting in my all afterwards is what is going to get me far in life. I believe in myself and that no matter where I go to school, I can thrive in the real world because of my attributes. My question is; what do you guys think? Is it better to stick out at a school i don't like because it looks good or go to another school even though its not ranked as high. I want to work in real estate and start businesses and invest in real estate and I feel like i need a little guidance on the best way to do that.

Thank you for reading all of this, and I appreciate any advice you can give. I think the world is much different than the one my mom grew up in and that is why she wants me to stay at a school that looks good on paper, and while I understand where she is coming from, I don't know if its the best decision. I look forward to your responses!

Thank you!!