Northwestern vs. Wesleyan

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>I was accepted to both schools, and I have NO IDEA which one I'm going to choose. I want to major in Political Science (doubled with Economics), and at the moment hope to end up in politics (I've also been told that I'd make a pretty fab staffer.) Whose programs are stronger?</p>

<p>More stuff about me: I'm gay, and have spent my entire life on Long Island, where there are surprisingly few out gay teenagers (at least where I live.) Obviously college is not all about dating, but I'd really like something of an open community to join. Wesleyan has a pretty good rep on this point, but I don't know all that much about NU's scene. I'd like to try new things at college...dancing, painting, more theater, etc. I've done a lot of theater, and wish to keep up with that as well. This may sound silly, but I would like to be able to see stars during college (damn LI light pollution.)</p>

<p>More: On the one hand, I'd LOVE to meet new people and try new things AWAY from the east coast, but on the other hand I don't love flying, I'd like to be home with my friends on breaks and be able to get back home relatively quickly if necessary.</p>

<p>Most of the schools that I applied to were liberal arts colleges, but NU appealed to me too and now I'm actually stuck with choosing between apples and oranges! Help? Thanks guys!</p>

<p>(cross posted on the Wesleyan board)</p>

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<p>MusicNerdish, My daughter is a very happy sophomore at NU. From what she tells me, there is an active and open gay community there. If you like theatre, I know that there are some amazing opportunities since NU has one of the best programs in the country. Also, there are plenty of opportunities for dancing. One of my daughter's friends is doing competitive ballroom dancing at NU. They also offer dance classes at Norris (the student union).</p>

<p>One thing that you should consider is if you want to go to a small or a large school. Originally, our daughter thought that she wanted to be at a small school, but just last week she told me that she is extremely glad that she is at a larger school. I think that she feels that she would have outgrown a small school. NU seems to always offer her something new and exciting.</p>

<p>Good luck making the decision as to which school is the best fit for you.</p>

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<p>Lots of gay people...don't worry hehe.</p>