<p>Which one would you rather go to and why? I'm having a lot of trouble deciding between the three. I like that both USC and Michigan are big schools with a lot of school spirit. I like that Michigan has an amazing college town, and I don't really mind the snow. I'm worried Michigan might feel too big, and the campus seems spread out. Overall, Michigan seems like the quintessential college experience. I don't like L.A. all that much (too smoggy, too much traffic), but I like that USC has a lot of cool opportunities being in L.A. and that there's lots to do and lots of places to go to. I also know USC has a lot of money right now. And I know it's outdated, but I'm worried about USC's reputation of being a University of Spoiled Children. Emory is the one I'm currently leaning towards the least, but I do kind of like that it's a bit smaller in size, and I thought I should leave it on the list. I'm unsure about my major, but probably English. Maybe International Relations or Communication/Journalism depending on the school. Anything you can tell me about any of the schools, especially what student life and the student body is like, or just the overall experience would be helpful. Thanks</p>
<p>USC, One its private, two 25+ rose bowls to Michigan’s 10 or so. English is boring go with International relations way more fun and the have great opportunities. I’m interested in a degree that they offer, Ph.D., Politics and International Relations. (Joint program of the Department of Political Science and the School of International Relations.) Read about the programs they offer see whet peaks your interest.</p>
<p>I am in the EXACT position as you (Emory, Michigan, USC). I agree with basically everything you said.</p>
<p>Well first, let me shed some light on Los Angeles (I live here). It’s more smoggy than other cities, but there are only about 4 days a year where you will walk out your door and say “wow it is really smoggy.” It’s really not that big of a deal, nobody who lives here ever complains of it. Traffic is a pain in the ass…if you are commuting (which you probably aren’t). If you plan on living on campus and are not bringing a car, traffic is really a non-issue. They have buses going most places or you can mooch a ride off your friends. And other than that, LA is a GREAT city. Trust me.</p>
<p>As for the school itself, I was thoroughly impressed by Explore USC. Everyone seems they really love being there. Great education, great programs, incredible alumni and networking opportunities, well endowned…plus it’s on the rise. Who knows how respected a USC degree is going to be in 10 years. I’d have signed up already if I didn’t live in LA. I want to leave, but USC is the best school for me.</p>
<p>I pretty much knocked off Emory last week. I think I would get the best education there in terms of facilities, class sizes, professors, curriculum, etc…but the school spirit is clearly inferior to Michigan and USC and this is a big deal. Too preppy and cliquey. Plus they didn’t give me any aid. </p>
<p>Michigan is just pretty sick all around.</p>
<p>Anyone wanna help me and hssenior out? Considering they are pretty comparable schools, which is best?</p>
<p>Emory is pretty much out for me too. I just can’t decide between the other two.</p>
<p>Go to Michigan, it is on par with Berkeley and one of the top 4 schools in the entire Midwest (Chicago, Northwestern, Wisconsin) USC is the 4th best school in California (Stanford, UCLA, Pomona)</p>
<p>Do not go to Michigan if you have to pay high out-of-state costs. You might as well go to USC and have the benefit of an awesome alumni network as well as cool programs.</p>
<p>USC is the only one of the three that has an awesome alumni network and cool programs. The others have disinterested alumni and boring lectures. Go to USC for the cheap tuition.</p>
<p>“USC is the only one of the three that has an awesome alumni network and cool programs. The others have disinterested alumni and boring lectures.”</p>
<p>Michigan has one of the largest and most influential alumni networks of any school on the planet. If you want alumni connections on a national and world-wide basis, U-M is the way to go.</p>
<p>res ipsa, Michigan’a alumni network is very potent thanks to its size, geographic diversity, socioeconomic makeup and loyalty toward/pride in the school.</p>
<p>“USC is the only one of the three that has an awesome alumni network and cool programs.”</p>
<p>This is just sheer ignorance. Is there any regulation on these posts? Michigan is known WORLDWIDE. What a joke or maybe I am not getting that it was a joke?</p>
<p>I would go with Michigan but it’s close. </p>
<p>Depends on the major. For entertainment/media-related careers, USC is the way to go.</p>
<p>I was being sarcastic in response to #6</p>
<p>^^I figured you might have been. Saracasm is often lost here on CC. </p>
<p>Hint: Always quote posts you’re responding to or use ^^^ if it a previous post. :-)</p>
<p>“Depends on the major. For entertainment/media-related careers, USC is the way to go.”</p>
<p>For virtually everything else it’s Michigan. :-)</p>
<p>“I’m worried Michigan might feel too big, and the campus seems spread out. Overall, Michigan seems like the quintessential college experience.”</p>
<p>Have to travelled to Ann Arbor?</p>
<p>^^^“USC is the 4th best school in California (Stanford, UCLA, Pomona)”</p>
<p>You forgot Berkeley…</p>
<p>^^^“Do not go to Michigan if you have to pay high out-of-state costs. You might as well go to USC and have the benefit of an awesome alumni network as well as cool programs.”</p>
<p>The COA at U-M for OOS students is lower than that at USC for a majority of students.</p>
<p>*** Just paid the enrollment fee for S to attend U-M last night!</p>
<p>^ or caltech</p>
<p>^Or Harvey Mudd</p>
<p>^ Or Pomona’s sister Claremont McKenna</p>