<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am trying to make my final decision as to where to attend next year and I have it down to the Annenberg School at USC and the Newhouse School at Syracuse. I am a broadcast journalism major. I received a 1/2 tuition scholarship at USC and no scholarships from Newhouse; however, I am blessed enough that I don't have to make a decision based on money. Can you help me make a decision? What are Pros/Cons of each of these schools?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I applied to both schools. USC for Communication major and Syracuse for advertising, but same schools as you. </p>
<p>The reputation of Syracuse is really top notch. Great facilities, professors, and connections for jobs.The facilities are also world class for Newhouse. </p>
<p>Potential downsides to Syracuse: Crap weather, socializing only includes partying and drinking, lots of frat boy type people</p>
<p>USC: Has all the positives of Newhouse but to a slightly lesser degree. The Newhouse name opens doors nationwide but Annenberg is still reputable in California, at the least.
In addition, you have an awesome campus and weather, lots of hot girls or guys, and a great party life. The student body is also markedly more diverse and there’s way more to do, with LA at your fingertips. There’s also insane amounts of events on campus. </p>
<p>Downsides: Maybe a little less prestigious than Newhouse. Not as amazing building, a bit ghetto, but its still pretty good. They are opening a new building in Fall 2014 though!</p>
<p>I completely disagree with the categorization that the only social life at SU includes partying and frat life. The university has a huge range of activities, most of which do not involve alcohol. There is a great and wide ranging social life at the school.</p>
<p>@ that1guyy “socializing only includes partying and drinking” </p>
<p>Your statement is presumptuous without any basis as you have not attended the University to make such a claim. If you may have read any articles to form this kind of opinion then think about what perspective the Author of those articles may have had as a focus and those which may have been interviewed for his/her story. Don’t believe everything you read or hear because there may always be a bias or slant.</p>
<p>My D attends SU and finds that there is a lot more to do aside what you state as the “only” thing to do. She actually gets frustrated because she can’t get a chance to participate in as many of the clubs as she’d like to that offer exciting events & social atmospheres.</p>
<p>I have been on campus numerous times and it’s not just a party school. Do some of the 1000’s of students choose to party? Yes, but it’s not the entire school. </p>
<p>SU has great facilities in all of the different Schools on campus. Their close relationship with NY City makes it an outstanding opportunity to get your foot in the door or rub elbows with some well established Alumni. Newhouse has the recognition without a doubt but the choice is yours in the end. Do not base it on negative comments made about any school having great caliber. If you are choosing not to attend SU Newhouse, I’m sure you will make one of the waitlisted applicants checking these threads happy in hopes of taking your reserved space. Many here bleed to get in to this renowned program.</p>
<p>Regardless of which school you choose, I wish you luck and I’m sure you’ll do well.</p>
<p>@thatoneguyy If you are trying to imply that SU does not have a diverse student body, you are wrong. Thirty percent of SU students are kids of color.</p>
<p>Well thank you guys for correcting me. You’re right I haven’t attended. My opinion was based off reading student posts, here, other places, and some review sites, as well as watching a couple youtube vids. I’m glad SU has more to offer, because I am seriously considering it (given I am admitted of course). </p>
<p>Unrelated here but if any of you can look at the thread I created related to transfer admission I’d appreciate it.</p>
<p>edit: @MSMDAD, a 70% white population is diverse at all, FYI</p>
<p>Thanks for the input everyone! I appreciate it!</p>
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