<p>As a freshman I attended Cornell University for a semester and transferred to the U of Scranton (very close to where I live). This semester I applied to transfer to Boston and Johns Hopkins for the Fall 2006 semester and was accepted to both. I'm right now absolutely torn as to whether I should transfer (and to where??) or stay at Scranton.</p>
<p>Initially, I wanted to transfer to major in film because such opportunities just aren't available at and around Scranton. However, I'm now debating if transferring is really worth the hassle.</p>
<p>If I stay at Scranton, I will be able to triple major in Communication (with film and journalism tracks), Psychology, and French (and probably minor in Philosophy). I also hold a 4.0 GPA and was given a few study opportunities at the end of this last spring semester.</p>
<p>Since I don't want to actually direct films and am interested more in (potentially) working with a film production company or writing about/critiquing films, I'm questioning if a Comm major at Scranton with Film and Journalism tracks wouldn't be better than a specific "Film Studies" major. I figure since I'm almost definitely going to grad school, I could always specify and focus there.</p>
<p>If I do transfer to either school, I'll likely end up just double majoring in Film and Psychology.</p>
<p>For those who are more familiar with Boston College and Johns Hopkins than I am, do you have any advice? What sort of "prestige" is associated with either school that should influence my decision?</p>
<p>JHU is much more rigorous. If you think that you can continue to keep a 4.0 at Scranton, stay there. It will be much harder to keep the same GPA at JHU.</p>
<p>Actually, the GPA isn't an issue at all. At Scranton, the 4.0 just sort of happened--it's always a little surprising. I'd much prefer a rigorous program of study with a less-than-perfect GPA to a 4.0.</p>
<p>I've taken many film classes, work in media, have many friends in the film industry, and am currently producing a series for television (one of many producers though, lol!) I cannot empuhasize enough how a prestigious degree helps It isn't critical, but you get an awesome network from that school and since film is small it helps alot. Also, you people look at you as if you are smarter, which helps you network and climb the ladder quicker.</p>
<p>smartmika you should visit the JHU forum here and ask questions to learn about the area. This question is discussed often on the JHU forum. The campus is beautiful and the stories people tell about how awful the surrounding area is are often told by people who have never been there. It is in a city and you need common sense but so are other great schools, it's no different.</p>
<p>My son goes to JHU and does not find the area troubling at all. In fact, we toured it as well and find it a great place to live in. He is not naive, since he has lived in some pretty tough areas, including North Philly. People who post about the "bad" area at JHU must lead sheltered lives.</p>