<p>Hey guys!</p>
<p>I currently have roughly six hours to decide whether I will go to UM or Emerson College (in Boston). They are both radically different schools. I'd be studying screenwriting at Emerson and I'd be in the Motions Pictures major (I'd double major in English) in the screenwriting tract at UM's SOC. </p>
<p>UM, as you all know, is about 10,000 undergrad, has a big sports/Greek presence, and is a more typical college experience. Emerson is about 4,000 undergrad, has a very small sports and Greek presence, and has a very urban feel to it. They both have great programs, but Emerson's is more specialized to my field. However, it's really hard not to be drawn to Miami. The finances turn out so UM is a little less expensive, but only by like 2,000 dollars a year. </p>
<p>Is anyone in the SOC at UM? What is your program like? Are there a lot of opportunities for internships (I know there are a lot of internships, but are they related to your field)? A lot of my friends and family say I'm an "Emerson Kid" (I'm a bit of hipster, but I like to party and meet new people) - would a kid like me be able to fit in at UM?</p>
<p>To anyone who may have gone to Emerson or a similar non-traditional school - how was it? Do you feel like you really missed out on anything? Do you have any regrets? Is Emerson's program worth it?</p>
<p>Also, I'm from Chicago, so I'm used to being close to a city.</p>
<p>Anyone who knows anything about either school, please feel free to reply. I clearly need as much help I can get ASAP.</p>