<p>I'm a girl; majoring in marketing.</p>
<p>I live 30 minutes away from USC and I'd like to go somewhere new. But I'm not sure whether or not I will enjoy living in the busy city since I live in a lush suburban city. However, USC is more convenient for me and I like it's nice, compact campus more. But that means I won't have the chance to experience the city life. </p>
<p>Which one would be better for me? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! :]</p>
<p>I've heard that NYU Stern's marketing program isn't as strong as their finance program, but I think you can easily double major with marketing also (I've heard a lot of people do Finance/Marketing fairly easily).</p>
<p>I know the business program at USC is pretty strong, not sure how it compares to Stern, though. Either way, I think it only comes down to what type of environment you want. Stern is in a much more urban environment, but many people prefer beautiful and sunny SoCal. If you're bored with where you are right now, try something new. Skyscrapers vs green stuff. Both are impressive in their own way.</p>
<p>You will always have the chance to experience city in your career life (should you choose one in a city) life unless you specifically want one as a college experience. However, this means you will forgo your college experience at a more traditional campus. </p>
<p>Although a lot of people do double majoring, make sure you are really interested in both majors. The workload actually depends on the teachers so no one really knows for sure unless you know which professors you will like to take with. I personally dislike NYC in way it is cold in winter so don't be surprised, considering the fact you live in a warmer climate in California. Luckily it didn't really snow much this year. However, I really do like drinking a nice cup of warm coffee or hot chocoloate in the cold. It feels really good haha.</p>
<p>Basically, it depends where you fit in. However, for the fields of International Business and Finance, NYU Stern is ranked #2 in the nation-- only behind Wharton. Although finance is their strong point, Stern is ranked #4 for undergrad business programs while Marshall is much further down the list. Also, from what I hear, NYU Stern is a much better accredited and respected school than USC Marshall (especially away from so. cal).</p>
<p>I think NYU Stern marketing for undergrad is rank number 5 according to the US news.</p>
<p>Rankings do not define that it is necessary best for you nor that their programs fits you best. Those are on based on the magazine's editors' opinions. What's best for you is decided by you. Check out their programs online or ask an admissions counselor by phone (e-mail is a bit slow). Just pick the decision you feel most comfortable with and not likely to regret it.</p>
<p>I agree with the above posters. Do keep in mind the name of the school though. If you want to work on the West Coast and like L.A., go to USC. If you plan to work in NYC, go to Stern. Each is more well known in its respective geographical location. I think Stern is a better school than USC, but the difference can be overlooked if you're set on staying in L.A.</p>
<p>I would suggest, in my humble opinion, to broaden your experiences if you can. For me, it would be a major drag to go to school in L.A. because I grew up in San Diego and lived in L.A. for a couple of years (Santa Monica and La Canada). Nothing there is new for me. Sure it's beautiful, sunny, and warm, but at this point it's monotonous for me.</p>
<p>USC is in Compton though</p>
<p>because BW is terrible, usnw rankings</p>
<p>undergrad marketing
6. New York University (Stern)
11. Univ. of Southern California (Marshall)</p>
<p>undergrad b-school
5. New York University (Stern) 4.3
9. Univ. of Southern California (Marshall) 4.1</p>
<p>school
27. University of Southern California
34. New York University</p>
<p>remember that usnwr are mostly prestige-oriented (does anything else matter?)</p>
<p>if you choose to get an MBA, then you can do it in the city. </p>
<p>I suggest that you remove from your mindset doing something just because it is convenient. it's good to be open to new things and get out of one's comfort zone every once in a while. if you do choose stern, know that they emphasize this. there's a reason the school is 2nd in international business behind the Univ. of South Carolina–Columbia (Moore).</p>
<p>and don't base your decision off of your being used to lush suburban life. there are quite a number of people from the rural midwest that love it here.</p>
<p>personally, I kind of miss grass, but i can always look forward to seeing it again :D Absence does make the heart grow fonder.</p>