Syracuse v. Texas - Communications/Film

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey all.</p>

<p>So its down to decision week for me and schools. I am cutting it close. Just flew back from my last visits (incl. Syracuse...Texas was early April) and I have boiled it down to 2 choices for school. I intend to major in Radio/TV/Film at the communications schools in one of these fine institutions. But I am unsure which one to pick. I was wondering anyone's opinion on the matter or any pros/cons you might have for me.</p>

<p>Important Factors: (Obviously I won't get all I want, so I'm going to have to make sacrifices)</p>

<p>Student Body I am a California kid born and raised in Los Angeles county so I am looking for a student body/community for college that I can fit in easily. I know that Syracuse is predominantly Northeast kids, and Texas is predominantly Texans so I am curious about this part.
Quality of education Basically, which is the better school for what I want to study?
Size of student body/classes - I come from a private school of 450 students but I'm not so sure if there would be much of a difference between Syracuse and Texas for this with regards to class size
Sports Pretty equal. Texas amazing football. Syracuse amazing basketball (and lax).</p>

<p>Factors that already swing one direction heavily:</p>

<p>Texas:
-Better Location - Only one direct flight needed to go home. Syracuse takes all day to travel.
-Better Weather - Syracuse is freezing and Texas is similar to L.A</p>

<p>Syracuse:
-Beautiful campus, the best one I've seen</p>

<p>THANKS FOR ANY INPUT.</p>

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<p>Newhouse is one of the top communications schools in the nation, tied for second I believe.</p>

<p>That’s really all I can chime in on.</p>

<p>Academically, Syracuse (for communications) is far superior to Texas.</p>

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<p>Thanks. What about academically aside from communications in case I decide to switch my major a few times like everyone seems to do?</p>

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<p>Coming from L.A., Austin might be more your speed culturally (it is also an anomaly in Texas) in terms of the diversity you are used to. Also, I think Texas outside of your specific field in a bit stronger academically ALL AROUND and still strong enough in your area if you stay in it. Either way you can’t go wrong but personally I would opt for Texas.</p>

<p>Oh and Texas is kinda similar to So Cal weather BUT WAYYYYY more humid. Just to keep in mind</p>

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<p>You should try to consider campus life as well. Making friends and having fun is as much a part of college as anything.</p>

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<p>I would go with Texas personally. They have a great communications program and is overall a better school, especially if youre planning on switching majors. coming frmo La, i would assume that you would be more used to Texas’s weather, and I just heard Texas is an overall more fun school than syracuse is : )</p>