<p>So the admissions season is over and I got a couple of decisions...Tufts, Emory, Georgia Tech, UVA, Drexel and USC. I have trimmed down my options to USC, Emory and Georgia Tech. Yet, I still stand confused. Lemme explain.</p>
<p>You see I wish to study biomedical engineering- this field combines a lot of what I am interested in. However, I am also serious about being an entrepreneur no matter what I end up doing - this is why in my college search I wanted to find schools that would enable me to get degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Economics or at the least in Business Administration as well ( I say this because I have come to realize that for every Facebook and Whatsapp that succeeds, there are a 100 of such other start-ups that fail- most time not because of lack of a strong idea or technical strength but usually because of a lack of financial expertise and execution e.g a talented biomedical engineer who has great ideas but no economic expertise to start on his own and with out a good partnership that meets this deficiency ends up failing-). </p>
<p>To this end the 5- year joint program of Emory and Georgia Tech seems wonderful. I can get a joint degree in Mathematics and Computer Science or Mathematics and Economics (3 yrs at Emory) and Biomedical Engineering (2 years at Georgia Tech) in 5 years.The biomedical engineering program at Georgia Tech is ranked No.4 by US News and World Reports and this will adequately prepare me academically for top ventures in the field and would be a good degree base if I just end up pushing for top executive positions in biomedical companies.</p>
<p>However,although I know that Atlanta is a hub for technology, in terms of biomedical engineering, I am not really sure of its strength. I know for a fact the highest paying jobs for biomedical engineering are in California and Massachusetts and Atlanta is a considerable way behind.</p>
<p>This brings me to USC. USC has a great biomedical engineering program ( currently ranked 30th)- though not as good as Georgia Tech- as evident by the rankings showed in US News and World Reports...and its situation right in the middle of Southern California (where job prospects remain boundless) and in California in general (where 72 percent of start-ups in America begin) is rather tempting. Also, what has me hooked at the moment is how USC ALUMNI are extremely devoted and supportive to their school and college graduates- College Prowler lists it at the 9th best thing about the school- and how USC alumni rank amongst the most powerful people in business, film and engineering in Southern California.</p>
<p>Finally, I am a theatre freak....while I was little I acted in a couple of commercials and short films but on approach to middle school my mom wanted all that to stop..so it did. However, I still remain passionate about film and my friends keep on telling me about how I am naturally entertaining. In fact, while in high school although I stayed out of most drama productions on the request of my mom, I was still one of the three students nominated upon graduation for the Achievement Award in Drama- an incident which I believe just shows how naturally acting and being theatrical comes to me even when I do not practice.</p>
<p>Sometimes, I pose to myself the question "What would I do if I were not afraid?"</p>
<p>" I am black male with a British/American/African accent and although I have seen the likes of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyongo make a name in Hollywood. I know my chances of success remain slim like the majority of those who choose to pursue a career in the acting industry. </p>
<p>As regards film, USC presents an opportunity I never imagined.
Yet, now it stands in my grasp I am afraid to take( this is definitely a YOLO moment)..
I know It is close to Hollywood (where I can seek auditions in the summer) and its school of Cinematic Arts is the friggin best in the country....plus, all the conections I would make.</p>
<p>I am undaunted by the tediousness of pursuing a degree in engineering and film and so right now- at least for the couple of days since I saw my decisions-my heart's been saying let's go </p>
<p>Yet, my head is saying no! </p>
<p>People, please send in your opinions and advice.</p>