<p>i'm kind of confused about them, because some people look at them like they don't really mean anything.</p>
<p>my first year in college i plan on just going into general studies, but as of now it looks like i'd like to pursue magazine journalism, so would a liberal arts school like University of Chicago or Columbia University of Chicago be a good or bad choice??</p>
<p>thanks for any advice!!</p>
<p>Well for the reptuation that U of C has.... hell no.</p>
<p>No, it's not bad to go to a liberal arts school. Every university basically has a liberal arts school because it's the foundation- you have everything from math to english to art history at LAC. Unless you're looking for a specialized school such as engineering or nursing, a LAC is fine. </p>
<p>Especially schools like U of C or Columbia... which by the way, aren't strictly liberal arts schools.</p>
<p>Columbia College Chicago isn't accredited (i believe) so if you want to transfer, you're screwed.</p>
<p>Oh, Columbia College in Chicago? Isn't that a strictly fine arts school? Why would you want to go there if you're majoring in journalism?</p>
<p>I thought you were talking about Columbia University.. my mistake.</p>
<p>CC chicago has Journalism</p>
<p>yes it does have journalism, that's why i'm considering it.</p>
<p>my mind is like going crazy because all of the schools in chicago people are raving about don't offer journalism as a major. like i said, i plan on going into general studies anyways my first year so i'm not sure if it really matters.</p>
<p>besides northwestern, which i know i don't have a chance getting into, the three schools i'm looking at offering journalism people are telling me to stay away from :)</p>
<p>it sucks because i really want to go to chicago but these schools just aren't matching up right as far as what i want :(</p>
<p>I am by no means an expert but as far as i know i thought journalists didnt HAVE to have a degree in Journalism, you could do an area that interests you or do an apprenticeship (one of my best friends is doing one in Pre Press and works for magazines). I dont know if these are offerd in the states or not. </p>
<p>If you want schools in chicago that are not extremely tough to get into Depaul has communications which you could possibly link into your area of interest.</p>
<p>A lot of actual journalists say that a degree in English, philosophy, history, econ, or poli-sci is better preparation for journalism than is a degree in journalism. You can learn the "craft" of journalism on the job, but the insights the other majors will give you would be tougher to develop on your own.</p>
<p>Journalism isn't exactly a popular LAC degree... I'd go to a university like Northwestern or Syracuse if you have your hear set on Jounalism. If you go to a LAC consider English or something because LAC's are generally stronger and more respected for their liberal arts subjects- which is the reason most people choose them.</p>
<p>really? wow i really feel dumb here now because i thought journalism was basically what liberal arts was! guess not...</p>
<p>btw i took a double take when i saw your username because that's what my family calls me with the same spelling! actually it was a nickname i gave myself in 6th grade and unfortunately everyone thought it was funny and refuses to give it up...and i hate it ;)</p>