<p>Hi. I just happened to stop by on this board. I'm having this dilemma and thought you might be able to help. </p>
<p>My choice is between Cornell and the U. of Miami. Cornell, I'm Hotel Management, Miami, Broadcast Journalism. </p>
<p>The thing is, I'm very comfortable with Miami. I've spent a lot of summers there and my aunt is a VP. I live in NJ, btw. So at Miami, I'd be a VIP with major connections. I'd know my way around and be really comfortable. </p>
<p>What would you do? Go somewhere where you know you'll be comfortable, but you're in a partying, Club UM atmosphere, or go to an "Ivy" that has a bit more prestige and more seriousness for learning?</p>
<p>It all depends on what you want to get out of college doesn't it? Sure, you'll have strings to pull at U of Miami, but what sort of opportunties are there available for you to take advantage of in comparison to Cornell? (I am not trying to diss Miami here!) Also, 100% of hotel students at Cornell graduate with at least one internship and the job offers they get after graduation is amazing. </p>
<p>If "being comfortable" and "having strings" are the only things that attracts you to Miami at present, then lemme pose a question: you're not going to stay in university forever, are you?</p>
<p>I say go with the tougher and more competitive environment if only because connections can only take you so far and "being comfortable" is only a matter of adjustment.</p>