<p>I recently got accepted into both schools. My major will probably be economics/business. I know Emory is very well known for their business school while Hopkins is known for the Medical angle. Hopkins has such a GREAT name and reputation though especially here in the Northeast (from New York). What should I do? </p>
<p>Can I go far in the business world with an economics degree from Hopkins?</p>
<p>My English IV Honors teacher got a Master’s Degree in Literature from Johns Hopkins.</p>
<p>He says it doesn’t mean anything; it’s nothing special.</p>
<p>It’s like going to MIT and majoring in European History (which I doubt they even offer). People would be like “lolwut?” If you want to be a history major, go to Yale.</p>
<p>Which is why you should go to Emory. Goizueta is nationally known. I didn’t even know JHU had a business program. Johns Hopkins is in a horrible location anyway. My Chemistry/Physics teacher went there and said it was scary and rundown.</p>
<p>Hi Ladygirl</p>
<p>Do you already heard from Hopkins? I thought they will announce on March 31?</p>
<p>"My English IV Honors teacher got a Master’s Degree in Literature from Johns Hopkins.</p>
<p>He says it doesn’t mean anything; it’s nothing special.</p>
<p>It’s like going to MIT and majoring in European History (which I doubt they even offer). People would be like “lolwut?” If you want to be a history major, go to Yale."</p>
<p>Haha really? (about JHU). Their undergraduate writing program is often considered one of the best in the country. You’d think that a Lit. major would hold as much weight there.</p>
<p>Maybe he’s just really modest, and I can see that about him. He only went to Washington College, or something like that, for undergrad, though.</p>
<p>But still, I quickly checked out JHU’s business school and I couldn’t find anything that has national rankings on it. It doesn’t look very promising.</p>
<p>Def. Emory! The business program there is ranked number 4 in the nation</p>
<p>Agree go to emory with me it’s b school is better</p>
<p>thanks guys for your help</p>
<p>I have a friend making a similar decision. He’s leaning towards JHU. Its business school sucks since it just got revamped from a professional program. If you are deadset on business, go to Emory. However, JHU’s overall reputation and ranking will always trump that of Emory’s. Nationally, but especially in the northeast it seems. Make sure you visit both schools to get a feel. Baltimore sucks but Atlanta has it’s rough parts too. Both campuses are nice. It’s tough to get unbiased opinions from posters on these boards. As for the poster who commented on JHU’s english and history program, did your teacher get a “professional degree” (aka a part time degree from Hopkins?, A master’s in English Lit might be a master’s in teaching. If true, he might not have even gone to the main campus). The real graduate programs have an excellent reputation according to some of my grad school friends there (read ph.d. english and history programs rival those of Yale and UChicago’s, sometimes top 5 but always top 10).</p>
<p>Wow…that’s a really tough decision…(I just realized that those are both schools my son applied to…hasn’t heard from them yet though…how did you find out about them so early?)</p>
<p>Anyway, all situations are different, and therefore, I give you a mixed answer, and based on what’s important to you, you decide on the better fit:</p>
<p>If cost is a big factor, I’d lean towards Emory.
If quality of business degree is a big factor, I’d lean towards Emory.
If quality of dorm life is a big factor, I’d lean towards Emory.
If variety of business majors is a big factor, I’d lean towards Emory.
If internship opportunity is a big factor, I’d lean towards Emory.
If well-roundedness is a big factor, I’d lean towards Emory.</p>
<p>If quality of urban city is a big factor, I’d learn towards JHU.
(I am a bit biased on this one, though…I love Baltimore, but to each their own (:D))
If city food quality is a big factor, I’d lean towards JHU.
(I am a teeny bit biased on this one, too. I love Baltimore’s Little Italy (:D))
If prestige of degree is a big factor, I’d lean towards JHU.
If majoring in economics is a big factor, I’d lean towards JHU.
If the desire for quality courseloadis a big factor, I’d lean towards JHU.</p>
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<p>BUT If future job is a big factor, I’d discard the decision altogether. </p>
<p>My overall choice for you (although it’s not my place to decide) is Emory. However, in the end, it comes down to what’s a better fit for you, ladygirl. Both schools are amazing, and either one will get you places in the business world. If you have not, I’d suggest visiting both schools and getting an honest feel for the college, no biases attached. Wherever you felt most comfortable, I’d choose that one.</p>
<p>Collegebound_09,</p>
<p>That’s really a good breakdown on your advice to ladygirl… and I like your conclusion: Visit and get one’s own honest, subjective opinion.</p>
<p>Now… I have to say that I do disagree with a couple of things you mentioned (I’ll admit to biases too, though). I like Atlanta’s diversity as an urban center – I don’t think Baltimore has that much to offer. I like some (not all) of Atlanta’s neighborhoods, its history, and its ever-changing appeal. The first time I ever visited Atlanta was in 1980, and I remember that the current CNN Center was part of the former Omni Complex. (The existing food court and eating areas at the CNN Center was a huge indoor ice skating rink, and the rest of the center had retail shops.) What creeps up on me with ensuing visits is how there are pearls of history in the city. Yes, I can do without parts of downtown, i.e., Underground Atlanta, but fortunately, there’s much more to see and do.</p>
<p>About the food, I have to chuckle, because students rarely exercise the dining options that we as adults do. My daughter and her friends tend to favor cheap Mexican food eateries or places like the “Falafel King” (also cheap, but good). When I visit my daughter, I always take her and her friends out to places they would not go on their own. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area, I have access to really great restaurants, but we don’t get the same regional Southern cooking (we only have “cuisine” out this way ;)) I’ve had good success with a range of restaurants – although for the life of me, I don’t get the appeal of Waffle House (which I did try, once). On the otherhand, if you’re in Atlanta, and you want to treat yourself to some great “upscale Southern”, then try the Horseradish Grill out on Powers Ferry Rd. I had dinner there before an outdoor concert at beautiful Chastain Park Amphitheatre, and it was a memorable evening.</p>
<p>Best wishes to your son.</p>
<p>The diversity, I must say, was quite a close call. Baltimore too has many great neighborhoods as well, along with some rather sketchy ones in recent years. If you are into art, Baltimore (and DC an hour away) are famous for art exhibitions, and if you like museums, go for a weekend drive to the Smithsonian in DC. (again, that’s probably my bias popping out).</p>
<p>I know a lot about JHU and the diverse Baltimore area. On the other hand, I don’t know a copious amount about Atlanta (I know enough, but MUCH more on Baltimore because of familial ties). And so, my opinions about the cities are slanted. My biases, as I stated, did kick in a bit, but again, as NorCalDad states, opinions are subjective to each person, and the only important opinion is your own. </p>
<p>By the way:
**"About the food, I have to chuckle, because students rarely exercise the dining options that we as adults do. " **<– Isn’t that the truth! I guess I see it all from an adult’s POV.</p>
<p>Emory’s undergraduate focus seems heavier than JHU. And at Emory, an overall liberal arts education is emphasized. so it really depends on what you wanna do, do you like to have a well-rounded education or a good specialty??..both schools have the resources to suit your needs…but personally Emory’s undergraduate focus gives students more attention and preparation for graduate school, and other future career paths…etc…</p>
<p>Yes, you can go far with a econ degree from Hopkins (or any top 30 school). Biz wins easily at Emory since Hopkins doesn’t have one (well, ok, its brand new). However, I’m not a big fan of undergrad biz, so I would recommend Econ (over biz) at Emory anyway. Both colleges are designed for undergrad research. </p>
<p>While famous for its med school (and premed), Hopkins also has an top-notch Classics dept, International Relations, and Engineering, so it ain’t all a premed factory. While both are DIII, Hopkins is D1 for lacrosse, and it’s a huge part of school spirit (and can be a lot of fun).</p>
<p>Bawlamer and suburban Atlanta are almost as different as NYC (Columbia) and Hanover (Dartmouth), so you really need to visit to see which, if either, feel right to you.</p>