#Stay at Northwestern vs. return to Grinnell vs. transfer to USC

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kindred turret
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Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well, and I'm so sorry for how long this is! I've been thinking through this lately, and I've been leaning towards staying where I am, but I've been really confused about it all and was curious what you all may potentially think. Thanks you all for reading, and I really appreciate it!

twilit zenith
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FWIW you can study anything you want in grad school, pending programs. If you’re going for lit (not sure if you are) just focus your research questions around lit vs film or similar!

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To me, NW seems off the table. Just not a good situation, it seems. I would weigh the benefits of Grinnell vs USC with NW being “out of the picture” to see which makes more sense. May I ask what you plan to do in grad school (what focus, what level, etc?) @kindred turret

kindred turret
twilit zenith
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If you’re considering a PhD in English (my fiancée is incoming as a literature doctoral student!) I’d definitely focus on what will give you the best access to professors for letters of rec and mentorship opportunities, as well as the ability to save money prior to the PhD. You’ll need it going into a humanities field where the stipends tend to be on the lower end. @kindred turret

kindred turret
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And that's a really great point, I honestly have been considering staying where I am since I can graduate early, so I can save a lot of money and also start working before grad school.

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And I can study everything I want here.

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Thank you so much for your advice!

twilit zenith
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Of course. If you have any questions (for me or her) feel free to ask and I’ll relay them or respond to the best of my knowledge!

sly hatch
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Imo you won't be finding the atmosphere at usc much different than nu

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usc is essentially a west coast embodiment of nu

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similar preppy culture, but with a bit more diversity sprinkled in

pallid gazelle
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A kinda important question, have you gotten your credit report from USC

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Or at least, do you anticipate being able to graduate from USC and/or NU within 2 years

marsh wind
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Yeah @kindred turret from what I know you might not find the culture at USC better

kindred turret
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I appreciate all of your responses a lot, thank you so much for them! @sly hatch @pallid gazelle @marsh wind

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I actually decided to stay at Northwestern today!

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But thank you all so much for the help, I appreciate it.

marsh wind
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I really hope it gets better for you

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You've talked to speedy right @kindred turret

kindred turret
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