<p>blinkangel44: </p>
<p>I’m basically in the exact same position. I’m choosing between Northeastern (honors) and Tufts as well, although I want to be a communication major. The only thing is, Northeastern has a communication studies major and tufts only has a minor. If I went to Tufts I’d probably major in IR like you and minor in communication.
I’m the same as you in terms of aid, too. If I went to Tufts I’d probably live at home at least my first year to offset the cost, which I don’t really mind. I mean, I live about 6 miles away, so why would I pay 11,000 extra a year to live in a smaller room when cost is such a huge issue these days? </p>
<p>if that takes care of the big cost difference (Tufts would then only cost about $4000 extra each year which I know is still substantial but a relatively small difference when considering $50,000 annual college cost), my big problem is academics: I know that Tufts is a better school and everything, but will my career options be limited because of the major/minor thing? are the internship opportunities in media in existence at tufts to the extent that they are at northeastern? my parents think that northeastern is so well-connected after going to their admitted students day and seeing all the global opportunities.</p>