Yes Another One (NEU vs MHC)

Parents Forum
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<p>Hi Parents,</p>

<p>I posed this on college search but I figured I'd ask all of you for advice too. At this point I am trying to decide between Northeasern and Mount Holyoke. It's quite difficult to compare them because they are such different schools, so any insight would be very appreciated.</p>

<p>I'd like to major in journalism, and I think the coop program and internships in Boston would be very helpful. I would also really love to be in Boston, so so much more than South Hadley (though I live in a small town now so I could theoretically deal with it). That said, Northeastern is kind of big and impersonal for my taste and I'm not particularly into the party scene. It seems like the people/community at Mt Holyoke would be a bit more me (though even a little smaller than I'd like maybe...). Also wondering about elitism at either school? And of course MHC supposedly gives a better education. I guess those are the main things. I'm visiting both schools this month, so hopefully that will help. They're each giving me about the same amount of money. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Usually I would not encourage one to choose a school just based on reputation, but this is a striking case. Mount Holyoke is a legendary school and still enjoys a tremendous reputation--the first women's college, a long tradition of excellence, and so on. It has first-class faculty and incredible alumni loyalty and networking opportunites. Unless you feel a real need for an urban or on-premise coed environment, I think MHC is a clear-cut choice.</p>

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<p>I guess one thing I'm wondering is is the reputation really that much more superior? It does seem like it should be obvious there, and yet somehow it isn't. Thanks a lot for your advice, but does anyone else have anything to add? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Yes, it really is that much superior.</p>