<p>Hi, I've a friend who has been admitted to both Parsons and SAIC, and he's looking to major in visual communication. I was wondering whether there are any SAIC or Parsons alumni/students out here who can briefly list some pros and cons of the major in both schools? Also, how's the student culture, nightlife in both schools?</p>
<p>I've done some pretty basic research, and came up with the following list. </p>
<p>Parsons:
- Very expensive dorming + food (it's NY after all...)
- Great fashion facilities
- Strict class policies (if you miss three classes, you are basically kicked out of the class? Clarify please)
- Great connections and networking
- A lot of homework.
- There are some snobby and elitist kids, but I guess there's a bunch of these people in every school...</p>
<p>SAIC:
- Expensive as well. I would say that it's probably on par with Parsons, or slightly cheaper.
- Great food?
- Great student benefits: free transportation pass, access to museums etc.
- Dorms are pretty big too, not that expensive
- Poor nightlife? I've heard that all the shops close at 8:00p.m, so not much of a nightlife there.
- Hard to transfer to other schools.</p>
<p>Please give some advice! Thanks!</p>