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Good luck! It's really not nearly as bad as it seems.
Fun fact: the first time I ever did a no-no word that wasn't green I came home in the middle of it and that's when my mom decided it was a good idea to get all of my applications out of the way. So I had to sit at my kitchen table and try to fill all that nonsense out when the letters wouldn't stay still, personal essays and all.
I got into all 5 schools I applied to that day.
On the one hand: Ouch, EVERYTHING?
On the other hand, it worked out for you.
But yeah, even Columbia's (yes, that Columbia. The Ivy in the middle of Brooklyn. Wish me luck on that one.) questions and writing aren't too bad.
My friends are making such a fuss. "Aw man, I have to write 2 600-word essays for Stanford and Cal-Tech each? Shiiiiiit." I don't even have to write essays for four of the schools.
FTR , I'm applying to Arizona State (this is the application I just sent in), University of Arizona, University of Minnesota (I'm about 75% done with this one), University of Missouri (About 25% done), Columbia University, Northwestern University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. I'm planning on studying journalism, if the multiple posts I've made about being a high-school journalist haven't tipped you off.
If I got into all seven, I feel obliged to pick Columbia. Out of the three I've visited (NU, MN, and MU), I feel most at home in Minneapolis. This could change, as I'm visiting the two Arizona schools next month and am beginning to talk with my parents about a visit to NYC to go visit Columbia.
But yeah, even Columbia's (yes, that Columbia. The Ivy in the middle of Brooklyn. Wish me luck on that one.) questions and writing aren't too bad.
My friends are making such a fuss. "Aw man, I have to write 2 600-word essays for Stanford and Cal-Tech each? Shiiiiiit." I don't even have to write essays for four of the schools.
FTR , I'm applying to Arizona State (this is the application I just sent in), University of Arizona, University of Minnesota (I'm about 75% done with this one), University of Missouri (About 25% done), Columbia University, Northwestern University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. I'm planning on studying journalism, if the multiple posts I've made about being a high-school journalist haven't tipped you off.
If I got into all seven, I feel obliged to pick Columbia. Out of the three I've visited (NU, MN, and MU), I feel most at home in Minneapolis. This could change, as I'm visiting the two Arizona schools next month and am beginning to talk with my parents about a visit to NYC to go visit Columbia.
Columbia isn't in Brooklyn
Why the fuck did i think Moonside Heights was in Brooklyn?
Why the fuck did i think Moonside Heights was in Brooklyn?
Will edit.
*Morningside Heights
You should check out Indiana-Bloomington's telecom/journalism program (that's in Blokmington, Indiana)
I've checked out IU, but it didn't really appeal to me.
What's probably going to be a huge, HUGE factor in my final decision is how easy it is to get both to the campus and around the campus and surrounding area. Obviously, having lived in the Chicago suburbs my entire life has given me some experience getting around Chicago and Evanston, so being at Northwestern won't be a problem. Ditto with Columbia.
Minneapolis is an absolute breeze to get to and around. The public transportation system is super clean and goes straight from the campus to downtown.
Missouri could live or die by this. Sure, Columbia's small and easy to get around, but being two hours away from a major city isn't doing it any favors in my eyes. Having to drive to get there makes me worry a little bit. (I am not the most experienced driver. I actually waited 6 months after I got my permit to start driving, which was in January of this year. Then I had my seizure a month ago, which further complicated things.)
Bloomington does not strike me as an easy place to get around for someone with CP.
Good luck! It's really not nearly as bad as it seems.
Fun fact: the first time I ever did a no-no word that wasn't green I came home in the middle of it and that's when my mom decided it was a good idea to get all of my applications out of the way. So I had to sit at my kitchen table and try to fill all that nonsense out when the letters wouldn't stay still, personal essays and all.
I got into all 5 schools I applied to that day.
On the one hand: Ouch, EVERYTHING?
On the other hand, it worked out for you.
But yeah, even Columbia's (yes, that Columbia. The Ivy in the middle of Manhattan. Wish me luck on that one.) questions and writing aren't too bad.
My friends are making such a fuss. "Aw man, I have to write 2 600-word essays for Stanford and Cal-Tech each? Shiiiiiit." I don't even have to write essays for four of the schools.
FTR , I'm applying to Arizona State (this is the application I just sent in), University of Arizona, University of Minnesota (I'm about 75% done with this one), University of Missouri (About 25% done), Columbia University, Northwestern University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. I'm planning on studying journalism, if the multiple posts I've made about being a high-school journalist haven't tipped you off.
If I got into all seven, I feel obliged to pick Columbia. Out of the three I've visited (NU, MN, and MU), I feel most at home in Minneapolis. This could change, as I'm visiting the two Arizona schools next month and am beginning to talk with my parents about a visit to NYC to go visit Columbia.
Good luck dude! There are some great schools on there.
I gotta go all sage grandpa on you for a second though--as someone who majored in journalism and is currently working in the field, don't study journalism. Journalism degrees are really only good for teaching you to write clearly and concisely and occasionally discuss media law and ethics.
If you want to work in journalism then pick which area you want to work in (business, international affairs, tech, etc.) and major in something related to that. Want work for The Economist? Get an economics degree? Want to write for Wired? Major in computer science. You can always double major or minor in journalism or English and get your clips by working at the school paper.
Trust me on this, SO many of my colleagues and I lament getting a journalism degree. It's pretty much just concise writing and common sense. I learned just as much working at the school paper and in my internships as I did in my actual classes. And if you are serious about being a working journalist then please for the love of all that is holy learn video editing, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and maybe html and CSS while you are in school. You'll need those skills for any entry level job in the field and a degree in print might not teach it to you (mine didn't).
And if you get into all of your schools and are serious about being a journalist then you should really consider Mizzou, Northwestern or Columbia. They have insanely expansive alumni network in the field today. My department even has a standing seat for one intern a quarter from Medill (Northwestern J-school).
You can PM me if you have any questions. Good luck! I'm sure you'll destroy all the competition.
But yeah, even Columbia's (yes, that Columbia. The Ivy in the middle of Manhattan. Wish me luck on that one.) questions and writing aren't too bad.
My friends are making such a fuss. "Aw man, I have to write 2 600-word essays for Stanford and Cal-Tech each? Shiiiiiit." I don't even have to write essays for four of the schools.
FTR , I'm applying to Arizona State (this is the application I just sent in), University of Arizona, University of Minnesota (I'm about 75% done with this one), University of Missouri (About 25% done), Columbia University, Northwestern University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. I'm planning on studying journalism, if the multiple posts I've made about being a high-school journalist haven't tipped you off.
If I got into all seven, I feel obliged to pick Columbia. Out of the three I've visited (NU, MN, and MU), I feel most at home in Minneapolis. This could change, as I'm visiting the two Arizona schools next month and am beginning to talk with my parents about a visit to NYC to go visit Columbia.
Good luck dude! There are some great schools on there.
I gotta go all sage grandpa on you for a second though--as someone who majored in journalism and is currently working in the field, don't study journalism. Journalism degrees are really only good for teaching you to write clearly and concisely and occasionally discuss media law and ethics.
If you want to work in journalism then pick which area you want to work in (business, international affairs, tech, etc.) and major in something related to that. Want work for The Economist? Get an economics degree? Want to write for Wired? Major in computer science. You can always double major or minor in journalism or English and get your clips by working at the school paper.
Trust me on this, SO many of my colleagues and I lament getting a journalism degree. It's pretty much just concise writing and common sense. I learned just as much working at the school paper and in my internships as I did in my actual classes. And if you are serious about being a working journalist then please for the love of all that is holy learn video editing, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and maybe html and CSS while you are in school. You'll need those skills for any entry level job in the field and a degree in print might not teach it to you (mine didn't).
And if you get into all of your schools and are serious about being a journalist then you should really consider Mizzou, Northwestern or Columbia. They have insanely expansive alumni network in the field today. My department even has a standing seat for one intern a quarter from Medill (Northwestern J-school).
You can PM me if you have any questions. Good luck! I'm sure you'll destroy all the competition.
I worked in TV for my high school, so I have some experience with Premiere Pro. I work with PS in my school newspaper.
I've been discussing getting a double major in political science, economics, or any other number of topics I enjoy with my parents. They're completely cool with it.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Good luck! It's really not nearly as bad as it seems.
Fun fact: the first time I ever did a no-no word that wasn't green I came home in the middle of it and that's when my mom decided it was a good idea to get all of my applications out of the way. So I had to sit at my kitchen table and try to fill all that nonsense out when the letters wouldn't stay still, personal essays and all.
I got into all 5 schools I applied to that day.
On the one hand: Ouch, EVERYTHING?
On the other hand, it worked out for you.
But yeah, even Columbia's (yes, that Columbia. The Ivy in the middle of Manhattan. Wish me luck on that one.) questions and writing aren't too bad.
My friends are making such a fuss. "Aw man, I have to write 2 600-word essays for Stanford and Cal-Tech each? Shiiiiiit." I don't even have to write essays for four of the schools.
FTR , I'm applying to Arizona State (this is the application I just sent in), University of Arizona, University of Minnesota (I'm about 75% done with this one), University of Missouri (About 25% done), Columbia University, Northwestern University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. I'm planning on studying journalism, if the multiple posts I've made about being a high-school journalist haven't tipped you off.
If I got into all seven, I feel obliged to pick Columbia. Out of the three I've visited (NU, MN, and MU), I feel most at home in Minneapolis. This could change, as I'm visiting the two Arizona schools next month and am beginning to talk with my parents about a visit to NYC to go visit Columbia.
Arizona State gets a pretty bad rap as a party school, but the journalism school get lots of awards, and a lot of the graduate programs are pretty well respected. They let just about anyone in, so there are a shit ton of students here, and lots of them are complete morons. Living in the desert isn't so bad, for 8 months of the year. Phoenix/Tempe isn't a place I would ever make my permanent home, but it's not so terrible as a college town. If you have any questions or anything, shoot me a PM or something.
Good luck dude! There are some great schools on there.
I gotta go all sage grandpa on you for a second though--as someone who majored in journalism and is currently working in the field, don't study journalism. Journalism degrees are really only good for teaching you to write clearly and concisely and occasionally discuss media law and ethics.
If you want to work in journalism then pick which area you want to work in (business, international affairs, tech, etc.) and major in something related to that. Want work for The Economist? Get an economics degree? Want to write for Wired? Major in computer science. You can always double major or minor in journalism or English and get your clips by working at the school paper.
Trust me on this, SO many of my colleagues and I lament getting a journalism degree. It's pretty much just concise writing and common sense. I learned just as much working at the school paper and in my internships as I did in my actual classes. And if you are serious about being a working journalist then please for the love of all that is holy learn video editing, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and maybe html and CSS while you are in school. You'll need those skills for any entry level job in the field and a degree in print might not teach it to you (mine didn't).
And if you get into all of your schools and are serious about being a journalist then you should really consider Mizzou, Northwestern or Columbia. They have insanely expansive alumni network in the field today. My department even has a standing seat for one intern a quarter from Medill (Northwestern J-school).
You can PM me if you have any questions. Good luck! I'm sure you'll destroy all the competition.
I worked in TV for my high school, so I have some experience with Premiere Pro. I work with PS in my school newspaper.
I've been discussing getting a double major in political science, economics, or any other number of topics I enjoy with my parents. They're completely cool with it.
Sweet! You're a head of the game. As far as I can tell most companies are moving away from Final cut and to Premiere (if they don't use it already) because the newest FCP version is hot garbage. I'm jealous of you because I've had to teach it to myself instead of learning it in a classroom where I can mess up all I want.
I would totally recommend a double major or major/minor with journalism being the minor if possible. Most of my friends that majored in just journalism now work in marketing, PR or something completely unrelated.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
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