I need to make a DECISION!

Applying to College
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<p>another UCLA vs. USC thread. </p>

<p>I want to major in Communication Studies and to go into Hollywood (making films). </p>

<p>UCLA
Pros
-Nice campus/ surrounding area
-Cheap: $25,000/ year (in state)
Cons
-I have not yet been admitted to the Comm. studies major, which is only open to juniors and seniors. Admissions is competitive (must maintain 3.85 gpa).
-Comm. studies is an interdisciplinary major (no department = weaker)
-No automatic internships and job hookups </p>

<p>USC
Pros
-Communication department is top notch (already admitted)
-Will be able to double major or minor in film or business
-Hollywood connections
-Easy to earn internships
Cons
-The campus/ surrounding area isn't too appealing
-Expensive: $39,000/ year <--- biggest concern</p>

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<p>I think USC will give you more of a jump start. Have you been admitted into any other privates that will give you financial aid? If so, you could use it to bargain with USC.</p>

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<p>SC will definitely give me a jump start, but the money is still an issue.</p>

<p>Is USC really worth all that?</p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>USC its the best for what u want to do</p>

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<p>FYI, USC and UCLA are top notch in film/communication</p>

<p>Does anyone have constructive feedback and not third grade slurring?</p>

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<p>yeah..when I visited SC, I was really impressed with what they had to offer (internships, jobs, exposure). </p>

<p>Would getting a Comm. studies degree from UCLA be that much different?</p>

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<p>i would say USC..but only if you're willing to make a lot of loans and probably develop a lot of debt. if money really is that much of an issue, go with UCLA. i don't think you can go wrong with either one.</p>

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<p>I have heard that the job/intern opportunities in the field of film offered by both institutions are equal? Can anyone verfiy this?</p>

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<p>i think USC in your case because USC is really well known for their communications program.</p>

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<p>more than the neumerical stuff, whats ur feeling? Which one do you like??</p>