I'm super, super stuck.
TC
Pros - All family and friends in NYC, NYC lifestyle, venerable institution
Cons - Enormous, red-tapey
HGSE
Pros - Big name, seems smaller, cozier
Cons - Do not know anyone in Boston, word on the street isn't so great.
I'm visiting both places next week to see which "feels right". For me, a great education, besides engaging professors, has small seminar-style classes that values discourse, and I will probably choose the school where this is more evident. Could anyone give me a heads up here?
Also, I'm interested in hearing about experiences with student-teaching placements. I have been in an associate position for 2 years at an independent school in San Francisco, and have had wonderful mentorship, that I would love to replicate next year.
I really appreciate any responses.
Best,
Erin