<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>So I am an international student and I will be majoring in Journalism and PR (maybe even International relations?) not sure . Anyways I received a scholarship from both. </p>
<p>Loyola would cost me around $19k and Suffolk around $16k </p>
<p>Most of my friends are going to college in Boston (2 are going to suffolk and the rest to Boston U and Boston College. </p>
<p>Anyway I don't want to base my decision on friends but isn't it easier having someone there? </p>
<p>I really don't know.</p>
<p>Currently I am comparing cities and I feel scared because I think Chicago
will be dangerous? Especially That I will not live off campus but with my aunt (it's much cheaper than dorms) and at the same time Boston is safe and is like a college town? </p>
<p>What do you guys think? </p>
<p>All opinions are appreciated! </p>
<p>Sorry for the typing as my phone is broken. Haha thanks (keyboard trouble!) </p>
<p>Bye! </p>
<p>I will live OFF campus (sorry it’s a typo) </p>
<p>Oh one more thing, I am at the honors program at Suffolk’s college of sciences and arts. If it matters</p>
<p>I would recommend that you look at the programs and the schools to make your decision, not the cities per se. Both Boston and Chicago are fantastic cities to live in. </p>
<p>Don’t be afraid of Chicago because of its reputation as a “dangerous” place. The two Loyola campuses that might be relevant for you would be their Lakeshore Campus in Rogers Park (a beautiful lakeside campus and a nice diverse neighborhood) and their Downtown Campus on Michigan Avenue (the tourist/shopping center of Chicago). When I was there, the main downside to working at the Downtown Campus was the relative deprivation I felt spending all my time in one of the richest shopping areas in the country and not being able to afford to buy anything on my instructor’s salary. 
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<p>However, where does your aunt live? The commute to the Lakeshore Campus can be a little complicated if you’re not on a train line.</p>
<p>My aunt lives on the east side chicago (not sure which neighborhood though) I will use whatever public transportation there is in either cities or my bike to go to college. So commute time won’t be a major issue I guess. </p>
<p>I currently live in a very very crowded city (takes me an hour to go to a place that should take me 15-20 mins) so yeah…</p>
<p>Thanks though! </p>
<p>It’s up to you, if you are comfortable living with your aunt, it’s likely that she knows a few ins and outs of the place that you won’t feel unsafe at all. I concurr with the above poster that you should look at the programs at the school first. Does the 16K and 19K include room and board costs? (or lack thereof in the case of loyola) If that is the case, perhaps consider the advantages of living among your peers and the type of relationships that can foster that might not if you are a commuter. Boston is a great city and full of young people. It sounds like you might be more comfortable there anyway, and it is cheaper. Is there a significant draw to Loyola? Are their journalism programs stronger? Things to consider.</p>