| Duke Vs. Northwestern
For the past two weeks, I've been going back and forth between Duke and Northwestern, and I really can't make a decision. I'm planning to visit both schools later this month (April), but only for a short period of time.
Here's a little information about me:
I want to pursue corporate law in the future, so I'm considering majoring in economics. I'm definitely more of a city type, and I don't know how well I would do in humid weather (I do enjoy the sun though). I dread the quarter system (I don't think I'd like taking so many classes and exams so frequently). I really want to attend a school that is fairly cohesive, where people are friendly and supportive, and like to do things together, rather than go off on their own all the time (I'm a pretty social person). I'm not a huge sports fan, but I do like the idea of a unified student body. If I get accepted to the MMSS program at NU, I would go there, but I didn't apply, and don't want to risk going to NU and potentially make a mistake just to SEE if I get accepted to the MMSS program sophomore year.
So far, here are the pros and cons I've come up with from each school.
Northwestern:
Pros: Location (Lakefront and Downtown Chicago), Highly ranked in economics, lots of internship opportunities
Cons: Quarter system, people are more independent, small amount of grade inflation (harder to 4.0), less financial aid than duke
Duke:
Pros: Unified student body, people do things together on campus, more highly ranked in terms of overall school, more financial aid than NU, more diverse (85% out of state)
Cons: Humid and can be overbearingly hot, not much to do in Durham, not much nightlife (I'm definitely a night person)
Anything to add? Please help me in this decision. I am so stuck!!! (Current students' advice would be GREATLY appreciated!)
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