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Okay, so i'm planning to take journalism in college and need to know which of these three California state colleges would be the best out of:





Northridge


Chico


San Francisco.





These are the ones I know have a greater focus on journalism and any good advice or info, etc would be greatly appreciated.



These are all good schools. The trick is to find the one where you will fit in best, and have the most opportunity to get what YOU need from the program. Make a list of the stuff that's important to you, and what experiences you want to have (internship, working at the paper or radio station, specific classes or technology you'd like to earn, study abroad options for journalism majors. etc..), the type of environment you'd like to be in (collaborative vs. competitive) and from that list frame the questions you'd like to ask. Next, check out the student newspaper, radio station, and student-run publications at each school. Contact the students who work at at these and talk with them. I'm sure they will be happy to talk to a prospective student, and give you honest feedback as to what it is like being a student there. College "A" might have a great program, but a totally dysfunctional newspaper (where most journalism students get their first "real" experience) college "B" might have a great newspaper, but the people who work there are all exclusive and there is an air about the place that you can't stand. College "C" might have awesome internship opportunities with the local paper / magazines/ etc... Anyway, I'm sure you get my drift. Keep notes when you interview them (like a journalist!) and use that to help you make your decision. Hope this helps and best of luck to you!!




I'd have to go with SF.