You can’t afford NYU.
Film makers start their career living hand to mouth so ideally they should have zero debt when they graduate college.
In addition, you didn’t get into the reputable NYU film school AND you got a Spring admission. You will not be able to start on any content or skills for your major for 2 1/2 years!! NYU is really stringing you along and treating you like a milking cow.
UCSD is a reputable university and a top UC. Its reputation is similar to that of NYUs - and UCSD Marshall and direct admission to a major is MUCH better regarded than LS Core. In addition, DOC gives you opportunities to read, write and ultimately research a real problem in San Diego - all of which could then serve as background for a short documentary.
You could major in one these Sociology concentrations (depending on what you’d like to work on and learn about so you have the background to film something of interest):
- American Studies (SO27) - This concentration is especially appropriate for those interested in careers in American politics, education, and social work.
- Culture and Communication (SO28) - This concentration is especially appropriate for those interested in careers in education, the media and marketing.
- Economy and Society (SO29) - This concentration is especially appropriate for those interested in careers in contemporary business.
- +this minor, utilizing the university’s film&media resources (SoCal is terrific for that!)
Cinematic Arts and Film Studies