UChicago vs. Medil vs. Stern

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>Hello everyone, </p>

<p>I have currently narrowed down my choices to these three schools.
Though I'm leaning towards one of them a bit more, I wanted to hear your opinions before making my final decision. </p>

<p>In the future, I want to do something related to marketing/consuting. I am planning to get a job right after college, and get an MBA after; thus, I want to know how the job-recruitment at each colleges are.
I have heard that the Integrated Marketing Program at Medil is amazing! I am interested in Journalism, but I'm worried that the program might focus too much on Journalism rather than Marketing. Also, how flexible is switching schools at Northwestern? (ex. Medil to the College of Arts and Science)
I am also thinking of working both in and out of US, possibly in Asia. How renowned is Medil/NU internationally?
Unfortunately, I can't visit any of the campuses because I don't live in the states. :(</p>

<p>I would really appreciate your thoughts! Thank you. :)</p>

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<p>Switching out of Medill to WCAS or Comm is very easy. I’d look carefully at the Medill course requirements - which are not deep - and still make sure they fit your goals and interests. Doing a Certificate and/or a business minor is very doable from Medill, Comm or WCAS. </p>

<p>Northwestern’s overseas rep is great, especially in your area of interest. There is a reason Medill Qatar exists - it was selected as the Journalism/Communications outpost for the Qatar campus because of its international recognition as best in the business. </p>

<p>I’d argue U Chicago is the outlier here - great school, but don’t see the Core and UC’s strengths connecting to your interests and goals. Stern will offer a solid program and NYC connections, but you’ll be sacrificing a traditional campus experience for four years and a liberal arts education.</p>

<p>My advice would be Northwestern or Stern depending on what kind of an experience you’re looking for. Stern at the least campus focused/most pre-professional commited end of the spectrum, U Chicago at the other end, Northwestern in between.</p>

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<p>thanks for the input, Bala! :)</p>

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<p>Switching between schools at NU is supposedly very easy. You just go to your counselor, tell him you wanna switch, and that’s it.</p>

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<p>You can do all that without any switching</p>

<p>Here’s the possible breakdown for the 45 courses required for graduation:
-12-14 courses for Journalism

  • 5 courses for Integrated Marketing Cert (assuming you’ll pursue it)
  • 26-28 course for liberal arts (easily enough for a second major in WCAS) </p>

<p>[Medill</a> - IMC Undergraduate Certificate](<a href=“http://www.medill.northwestern.edu/imc/undergraduatecertificate.aspx]Medill”>http://www.medill.northwestern.edu/imc/undergraduatecertificate.aspx)</p>