| I tried biting my tongue but it didn't work...
I don't want to say that Medill is a horrible school because it isn't, and I don't want to come off as a bitter ex-Medillian that couldn't "hack it" or anything like that. Medill does a lot of really great things and is ahead of the curve in many ways. At the same time, however, I think it plays up its name prestige a little too much. Although it is a top J-School in the country, it is by no means THE top j-school.
In terms of deciding between NU and NYU for journalism, there is no way to ignore prestige. And while a more prestigious journalism school will invariably attract better professors and resources, a lot of what makes a good journalist comes from you as the student. There can be professors and instructors that inspire you to be a better journalist, but only to a certain degree. I think it would be better to choose the school that has that je ne sais quoi FOR YOU, the school that will inspire you and spur you on both in school and in your career. NU very well might be that school for you, and ultimately it is you that will be deciding. |