<p>Okay, so I got admitted into both of these universities. However, I am having a hard time deciding. Please help me out.<br>
I will be double majoring in Linguistics and Fine Arts Photography, and am worried that if I go to Long Beach their linguistics program won't be up to par, and if I go to UW their fine arts department wont be up to par.
Also, the factors are - I am out of state for UW, so I will be paying 23k a year for a public Ivy League, but I get CSU Long Beach for free because my dad is a veteran-<br>
More factors. I may want to get into directing movies in my future, along with writing, UW does not have any programs for these interests of mine, while CSULB does.<br>
So, my question is, where should I go? Also, I would like to get a very good linguist job once I am out of college. So, does a public Ivy League matter more than a CSU when it comes to employment? And should I go to UW and get my double majors done then try to apply to UCLA for film and writing? Or should I go to CSULB and get my double major done while dabbling in Fim and Writing? Please help, alumni of the universities, college professors, anyone!! PLEASE HELP!</p>
<p>You have a third option: Long Beach City College, Santa Monica College, etc. with a guaranteed transfer into UCLA if you maintain your gpa.</p>
<p>In your circumstance, I would lean to that option.</p>
<p>Linguistics does not lend itself very well to specific skills related to post graduation employment. This is not meant to discourage you… UCLA is top 3 in the country in Linguistics… it’s just the major does not map 1:1 with employment opporunties… when is the last time you saw a monster.com ad for a BA in Linguistics? Think of it not differently than a degree in psychology or history. Good mental training for any job.</p>
<p>That is a good option, I just dont want to give up two universities that I already got accepted to to go to a community college.</p>
<p>scarson4 – depends on your perspective, doesn’t it? </p>
<p>Given that you were good enough to get into UDub, the odds of getting into UCLA from Santa Monica College of Long Beach City College are more than 70% if you meet with an advisor at the CC, understand the Articulation Agreement specifications, and apply yourself as enthusiastically to your courses at the CC as you would at UCLA. UCLA takes over TWO THOUSAND transfer students each year, 95% of them from community colleges via the Articulation Agreement.</p>
<p>It all depends on how you frame your choice. One way is to say “well, I’m going to community college, and then maybe I can get accepted to UCLA”, vs. “I’m participating in the program that allows future UCLA students to take approved classes at community college with good grades and a guaranteed transfer into UCLA”.</p>
<p>There is some risk involved, but it is not a large risk. It sounds like it is more of an ego thing… yes?</p>
<p>UCLA does not have fine arts photography which i am double majoring in! That is why I am hesitant! Otherwise that would be an awesome choice!</p>