I intended to do UMich right after i went but it was a long day and i didn't feel like it. So today's a bit of a treat as I evaluate both UMich and USC. This again is only meant to record my initial impressions of the college. I do not mean to offend any institution or anyone who goes there.
SOOO. For UMich, all i can say is... its BIG. like... REALLY BIG. There wasn't really much specially about then environment as UMich was a public university after all. I did get to stop by the Northern Campus to pick up an info packet on the MT program there (mostly brag sheet but i was impressed anyway). I couldn't get an appointment with the MT department anyway. For some reason the parents absolutely DESPISE the midwest (for... well i would put it as "pre-judicial" reasons) and suggest i don't apply at all. For me, i don't really mind the super big-campus and the Ann Arbor area, mostly because the quality of the MT program far outweighs the other parts of school. Parents seem more concerned about my social-cultural life there (which still is a valid reason). I'm still probably going to apply.
Overall UMich impression: Average public university in a town dominated by well... michigan people (limited diversity). Huge campus concerns over low level of intimacy. However high quality MT/drama program and academic strength/flexibility as a whole makes it worth apply for. Basically, "meh" physical qualities, thumbs up for program/academic qualities.
And again, school spirit is evident (Northwestern was the purple school, UMich is the blue one)
So after arriving in Cali the following day i went to USC, home of the Trojans (and another school who used to be the Methodists lol).
Sadly i could only book a campus tour instead of encountering the theater department and info session like i wanted, but the tour guide was one of the best I've seen so far as it was actually interesting and did a good job delivering info FAST but clearly. And... well i admit he was kinda hot :D. Although now i feel kinda shallow cuz I don't remember his name (except his last name which i was either Edward or Edwards). Cute tour guides aside, USC was a VERY nice campus. It wasn't too big or too small and they theater programs are one of the top in the nation (probably from being in LA). Plus, like... 10 seniors this year are going there and many claimed it was their first choice. I admit not wanting to consider California just because it was so far from home on the East Coast but after seeing USC i might be taking that thought back.
Overall USC impression: Extremely diverse, so high cultural qualities and very well rounded. Just right-campus size with nice environment. Strong theater program however only minor in MT. Very, west coast feel (its hard to explain, if you're from the east coast you'll know what i mean). I'm very happy about it and it may be one of my top target schools
Wow that was a lot. Have fun reading. Now i shall play addicting games with Brian.
Peace Out,
Tenshi
1 comments:
Yo, more about USC please. Best school ever.
I love reading about schools. :)
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