<p>I have received acceptance into both schools and am so confused as to what to do. I don't definitely know if I want to be in communications or not, which is why I'm hesitant to go to Newhouse. It is definitely a possibility and an interest, but I just feel that if I get there and then decide it's not what I want to do, I'm out of luck and will have to transfer, which I DON'T want to do. Also, their theater dept is really good and only those who are majoring in it can participate, while I want to be able to do theater recreationally. As for Wellesley, I really like the campus and academics but the fact that it is an all-girls school is sort of unfavorable, although I can't really know because I've never been at an all-girls school. I wanted a more holistic college experience... studies, social life, friends... but I'm not huge into the social scene, so I thought maybe Wellesley would be for me. But I don't want it to be TOO quiet and studious either.</p>
<p>Anyone have any advice? Gone to either of these schools?</p>
<p>If you’re not sure you definitely want to go into subject a, b, c, I would caution you about entering into a program in which you will have to study that. A lot of your preferences will change in college, and you will find other subjects that interest you also (besides what you’re currently interested in). </p>
<p>Granted I know nothing about Newhouse and it’s flexibility, but it doesn’t seem like you will have much once you enter the program. Given that, I would choose a school (Wellesley or otherwise) where you will be given the option to explore a variety of areas. However, Wellesley does not have communications, so that may deter from Wellesley…</p>
<p>Wellesley is good for a person who has academics as a main priority. That does not mean everyone is in the library 24/7, but it also does not mean there are parties here every night. You have to find your own balance, but from what you’ve said, you seem like a good fit for Wellesley’s social/academic climate.</p>
<p>Hi, akeegan7. I am about 98% sure that I’ll be at Wellesley this fall, but I know what you mean. I’ve also been accepted to both Newhouse and Wellesley. The reason I applied to Syracuse in the first place was because of Newhouse and because I believed that communications was definitely what I wanted to study. However, the more seriously I thought about it, the less certain I was that this was the case. </p>
<p>Personally, I’m not 100% sure what I want to focus on in college just yet, though I have many interests. Mostly because of this (and several other reasons, plus my rapid growth of love for Wellesley!), I’ve completely ruled out Newhouse. Though I have interests in journalism and media studies, I want to have the flexibility of exploring my interests and discovering what it is I truly want to study, and I believe Wellesley will allow me to do just this (… am I correct, welles10??). </p>
<p>So, all in all, I think if you’re having doubts, it’s a sign you’re leaning more towards Wellesley. Unless you are absolutely positive that you want to major in communications/journalism/media studies, I would not put myself in a situation where I must pursue something that I don’t really want. Plus, if it is journalism you are interested in, you don’t necessarily need to major in journalism. Diane Sawyer majored in English at Wellesley, and look at her today. :)</p>
<p>Thanks x501, that’s a really good point about Sawyer, I hadn’t even thought about that. That’s funny I didn’t think anyone would be in the same position as I in regards to newhouse/wellesley! I am leaning more toward Wellesley because of the financial package; Newhouse I would have to come out with about 35k in debt whereas wellesley would probably be <10k. I’m still a little wary about all girls though! And you are right, I’m NOT absolutely sure that’s what I want to major in, which is why I’m unsure about it. But if I did want to major in communications, Newhouse would be THE place to go. </p>