Northwestern University

I attended Northwestern University from 2005-2009 and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies from the School of Communications. I cannot say enough about the quality of the education I received at Northwestern. Everything from the faculty, to the other fellow students, to the advisors were there to constantly challenge you and promote higher level thinking. Once I decided what my career path would be, Northwestern had all of the resources to make sure I was adequately prepared... Read More to enter the real world upon graduating. There was plenty of opportunity to meet with advisors and enroll in internships within my field of interest to expose me to the field. I had three internships over the course of three quarters, each in a different realm so that I could make the best decision for myself as a graduate as to which direction I wanted to take my career. I interned in a large marketing firm, at a talent agency, and at a luxury fashion brand, all of which I truly enjoyed. There was also plenty of opportunity to meet students from all over the world. It was a very diverse student body and many clubs to be a part of and get involved. Many of the friends I made during my time at Northwestern are still some of my closest friends today. They have some of the nicest facilities for students to enjoy, great sporting events to give students the college experience without sacrificing higher-level education, and studying abroad opportunities to encourage broader thinking. I would recommend Northwestern in a heartbeat to anyone considering it. Plus, its on a beautiful lakefront campus only a train ride away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago.

MTS is a really unique communication program. It may not hold the rankings of some of the other top comm programs, but it really isn't trying to compete. Pros: - World-renowned faculty doing really innovate research. Very approachable and well connected to the students. - Very economically supportive. Stipend is comparable to that in cities with much higher cost of living. And there are plenty of resources available for research funding, travel funding, etc. - Supportive environment for those staying... Read More in academia, but also for those who are looking at industry jobs. Faculty is very well connected with Facebook, Google, etc. Cons: - Class offerings are slim. - Due to the program being highly lab-based, there isn't a strong community amongst the graduate students.