Having trouble making decision...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>Going into the college process, I based a lot of my applications on school prestige. Lucky me, I was able to narrow it down to three superb institutions-- Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and Emory.</p>

<p>Being from Georgia, I have long yearned for a definite winter. While this may sound wholly lame, I had always pictured me in a northern college, freezing my butt off in the cold. And loving it nevertheless.</p>

<p>I want to study journalism, and NU has one of the best journalism schools in the country--which I (very happily) was admitted to. I want a city with a great vibe and a fantastic music scene. I don't drink, smoke, etc., and I don't plan on starting any of those. I want a campus where I won't feel ostracized because I am not part of the Greek scene. </p>

<p>I think all three options are great, but I'm worried VU is too much of a "Greek" school. I love Southern hospitality, but is it enough to outweigh the benefits of a superb journalism school or my hometown?</p>

<p>I have many friends at Vandy who absolutely adore it, but I would really love some outside perspective.</p>

<p>Please help?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Well, it sounds like Emory is out of the picture, so NU v Vanderbilt....I am curious to hear others opinions on this as well...My d is also interested in communications and journalism....(also assessing Vandy)</p>

<p>Just to let you know, Medill has a great employment pipeline in the midwest and west, but not sure about the NE and South......If you are 100% sure you want journalism exclusively, than Medill is the place to be....</p>

<p>Vandy, on the other hand, will prepare you for journalism in a different way IMO, liberal arts........</p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Absolutely NU. No contest for journalism. And although about 40% of the men and 35% of the women go Greek, a majority of the students do not, so you'll be fine if that's not for you. NU is just a great place, with great academics, a great "beachfront" campus, in a great college town (Evanston), at the threshold of a great city.</p>

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<p>sounds like Northwestern is the bbest choice for you. in the north, chicago is wonderful, great for journalism, not too greek, it basically meets all your criteria</p>