<p>( I'm posting this on both boards by the way)</p>
<p>So basically, my decision is going to come down to choosing between Cornell and Northwestern, and I really don't know which one I want. I'm in the college of arts and sciences of both, and might want to do psychology and maybe film studies at cornell, and If I go to northwestern, I think i might try and transfer before I go there into Communications and double major with film/tv and psychology. which school do you think I should go to? Although they're both good schools, career-wise afterwards, since Cornell is an ivy league, do you guys think it has susbtantially better career prospects/name recognition. ( No posts on dont base by a name; I'm not-the two are pretty similar, in my opinion). I like that Nprthwestern is a lot less rural, being in evanston which is much more of a town I presume ( havent been there yet though) and so close out of Chicago, which I really wanted to be near a city. So---any advice?</p>
<p>Hi freakish -- though I have not received my Cornell financial aid offer yet, I am facing the same dilemma.
Maybe some Cornellian who came to Ithaca from a big city could give us some advice? Anything significant that Ithaca is missing? And spare us the extras -- I can live with not having a beach on campus :)</p>
<p>theres lots to do in ithaca, its a 100% college town. any other questions or specifics please PM me!</p>
<p>I agree with sparticus... I lived near NYC for 14 years, then when I went to Ithaca, I actually didn't miss anything. You won't find an Armani clothing store or Versace, but if you need this stuff, stock up on it before you come. The one thing I do miss is going to Madison Square Garden or Yankee stadium. However, there are minor league hockey and baseball teams in Binghamton (about 50 mins away) which are really fun to go and watch (if you can find the time). </p>
<p>In Ithaca itself, there are many restaurants and stores (including a mall with all the necessary stuff) to satisfy your needs. Plus, being as self-sufficient as Cornell is, you will rarely need to travel off campus, and if you want a change in food, College Town is in walking distance from the University. </p>
<p>Basically, there is nothing missing from Ithaca that you will need in your college experience. If there are any other questions, you can private-message me as well.</p>
<p>Ditto to what Black Ferrari and Sparty said. Ithaca is very lively place with all the necessary amenities (and then some)</p>
<p>My dad, cousin and grandfather went to Northwestern and have all agreed that having Chicago close by isn't the biggest deal in the world. My cousin said that they would only go in 2 times per month because it is expensive, and the train ride is like 30 mins. </p>
<p>Also, Evanston the town is a bit boring. There are a few restaurants, coffee shops, and an Urban Outfitters, but it does not compare to Ithaca at all. In Ithaca, the town is pretty much made for college students and it offers a lot to do.</p>
<p>Ithaca is a college town! It is totally centered around and caters to college students - think Disney land for the late teen early 20 year old :-)</p>