Grad School Just for the School
Hi - I might come across as shallow, but I just want to be honest with my question:
I went to a community college mainly due to financial reasons and having a sick family member. I didn't even think about applying to any of my dream schools. Regardless, I still got into a prestigious company straight out of college ... but quit so that I can take care of my family member. I'm at a decent company now and I've been working here for the first half of my twenties, but it just hit me how I gave up on my dreams and aspirations so early on in life. I don't feel like I have an identity anymore... I was such an ambitious person throughout my teens ... and now I feel extremely insecure when I am with like minded peers.
So coming to the point...
I was hoping to apply for a DS program at a prestigious university. I come from a CS background. It's extremely expensive compared to the other DS programs available... but I would feel really proud being associated with that school. The career path I want to take could potentially benefit from it, but I'll still be fine without it. I think it might help me later on for job security purposes but... to be honest, I'm just doing it for the school name. I want to know what you guys think.
I feel like people in tech really do care about the school you come from.
Note: Btw, it is online. I won't have to quit work, but some people say the cost is not justified since it is not in person.