<p>I'm having a very tough time deciding between USC and Cornell's ILR School and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on either of the school's to help make my decision easier. I live in Southern California and USC is pretty big in my family as my dad and grandfather are alumni but I wanted to be the one to go away. I look forward to either pursuing an MBA or a JD and was wondering if it can be done easily through the ILR school. Also, do you think it is worth it to brave the cold and set up shop at an ivy league or stay close to home. USC offers and amazing alumni network that cannot be ignored and its sports teams and social life i think are superior to Cornell's. </p>
<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks</p>
<p>Maybe in football, but does USC have a hockey team? And how does it annually do in wrestling, polo, crew, and lacrosse?</p>
<p>I kid.</p>
<p>USC is a great school, and can open up a lot of opportunities on the West Coast and LA in particular. That said, ILR is a great program, with excellent placement into JDs and MBAs, for general business. And it's at the absolute top of its field when it comes to conflict resolution, negotiation, personnel economics, human resources, and organizational behavior. Cornell can open up doors all over the country -- from the Bay Area to Boston, D.C. to San Diego.</p>
<p>Attend USC if you want to stay in your comfort zone. Attend Cornell if you want to expand your horizons, take a little bit of a risk, and explore the world and yourself a little bit more. And the social life at Cornell is pretty damn good.</p>
<p>And the weather in Upstate New York isn't all that bad. You can snowshoe and ski, have snowball fights and go sledding. People come to really enjoy the seasons. Plus, I understand California is rapidly running out of water.</p>
<p>If you live in socal, I highly recommend you GET OUT for at least your college education, you'll be amazed at how strange of a world that you have been inhabiting.</p>