<p>i'm a current syracuse student, got a 3.933 both semesters my freshman year so i'm pretty sure i'll be admitted to newhouse next year. i can't stand syracuse though and really do not enjoy myself there...so i applied as a transfer to gwu's journalism program and got in. but i still have no idea what to do. i like gwu's journalism program better because it is a more broad program and not so specialized in one type of journalistic practice (like newhouse is--magazine, broadcsat, newspaper, etc). but, even though i like gwu's program better i still don't know if it's worth giving up the prestigious name of "newhouse school public communications", and am scared i'll later regret it because it is a highly ranked journalism program. but is the prestigious name of newhouse really worth sacrificing 3 more years of being miserable and counting down the days til the semester is over/i go home? any advice from current newhouse students who aren't freshman and have taken upper-level newsie classes or any advice in general would be greatly appreciated. thanks!</p>
<p>Acknowledging that this is your decision and my opinion doesn't matter in the end:
As big a fan of Newhouse as I am, I think GW might be a better choice. The Newhouse name is nice, but a name is nothing without hard work behind it. If you go the GW you'll have to work hard, make sure you're a top student, and most importantly, get incredible clips. Get as much experience as possible. If you're a good journalist, you will get hired. Just bc it has a good reputation does not mean it is the right school for you.</p>
<p>And if you stay, pm me, fb me, come say hi somehow. I'm always looking for new friends, and I didn't love my first year either (sophomore year was a pleasant surprise).</p>