<p>vnd1994, I recommend doing a little research before making generalizations that aren’t true. Northwestern’s school is divided? Most schools are by general topics - business, CAS, engineering, and whatever else. Also, you are flat-out wrong when you say that transferring is “messy.” NU is honestly known as one of the best schools for a sense of academic fluidity between schools. Rarely will you find as easy a way to double major/minor between schools. If you wanted a film/theatre major, you would apply to SoC and then simply attach on another major from WCAS, and that way, you also cut down on core requirements which will open up your schedule. You can basically do this at any school in NU - there is no division like you would see at other top schools. Transferring is also incredibly easy at NU. Heck, I would consider that a massive plus rather than the negative you see it as. You need to reevaluate your thinking.</p>
<p>Don’t base your decision off the weather. That can be a pro, but don’t fall into the area of lunacy by choosing one school completely over another only b/c of weather. Academically, I think NU definitely beats Emory. Socially, I can’t say, but the point has been brought up about NU being a Big-Ten school in a better area. </p>
<p>Deviating a little from what you asked, why do you even want to pursue a major in film but also do pre-med? I see that as worthless because there are plenty of ways you can get involved in film/theatre (which is infinitely better than Emory - they are both at the top of their respective categories) that aren’t through a major. I have my certain “realistic” opinions on medicine from all too much personal experience. If you really enjoy film and want to major in it then maybe you are passionate about it, and if that’s true then I don’t understand. Is it just a hobby? If that’s the case don’t major in it in all honesty. It just strikes me as if you’re pulling one way and someone is trying to pull you the other way. Just my two cents.</p>