LMU vs. NYU: Which to choose?

Colleges & Universities Loyola Marymount University
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<p>Hello fellow CCers, I cannot decide on which college I should go to. Here’s what I keep thinking about:

  1. I want to work on film, BUT NOT GO TO SCHOOL FOR IT. I’ve heard it’s not a smart idea from people that work in the film industry, so I’m going to get a backup degree just in case film doesn’t work out. So I applied as undecided.
  2. I visited Los Angeles and was really disappointed. Very dirty, and there was a lot of poverty. In my opinion, there isn’t very much glitz and glamour there - but is NYC the same?
  3. I loved Loyola Marymount’s campus. It’s like a resort - it’s beautiful. But I don’t want to spend everyday there.
  4. Money wise, both LMU and NYU gave me similar packages. About $13K-17K in debt every year. Of course I’ll be working, but it seems like NYU has a lot more internship opportunities available than LMU. But then again, Los Angeles is THE place to work on films and TV.
  5. I’m concerned that there isn’t a campus at NYU, or at least a place that let’s you know “This is New York University”. And also, I’m concerned about the social life at NYU.
  6. NYU is more prestigious, in my opinion, than LMU. It’s a lot more known to the public.
  7. I’m also from Ohio, so NYU is a lot closer than LMU.
  8. I’ve heard the Liberal Studies Program at NYU is looked down upon. This makes me concerned because I don’t want to pay a ton of money for my first two years on really crappy classes.</p>

<p>So there you have it everyone - I’m kind of stuck in a bind. A part of wants to go to Loyola, because I love film so much and I’ll be close to the industry. Also I loved the campus and climate too. But a part of me wants to go NYU, because my financial aid package was way better than most applicants, internship opportunities are more abundant, and it’s a prestigious university. </p>

<p>If any LMUers could give me some input, share their experiences or if they’re familiar with NYU, shed some more light, that’d be awesome.
Thanks guys.</p>

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<p>I might have missed it, but what is the back up plan? Are the NYU internships related to the back up plan? </p>

<p>I have lived both places, and have a son at LMU that was admitted for television but is a sophmore in mech engineering. Engineering is/was his “back up plan”. I also have a brother in film who lives in LA, and supported and encouraged that. </p>

<p>FWIW I think its easier to turn a blind eye to poverty in LA than it is in NYC.</p>

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<p>Also consider that transferring into film at either school may not be that easy. I know nothing about NYU. D is junior in production at LMU, has worked on lots of student films. You could be busy every weekend if you are reliable, competent and enthusiastic, and wouldn’t necessarily have to major in film, just build connections with film students. You get work in the film industry through connections, they can often start with film schools, esp. at the beginning.</p>