MSc at LSE or UCL: Help me choose
Hey guys, need a reality check because I’m totally stuck.
So I got offers for a master's from both LSE and UCL. LSE is for Social Anthro, and UCL is for Digital Anthro. I have until the end of July to decide.
Honestly, to me, both unis are on the same level, and I’m way more excited about the digital stuff at UCL. It just sounds cooler and more relevant to what's happening today.
But my friends keep saying that LSE has way better clout and will look better on a resume when I’m job hunting later. Now I'm stressing that if I choose UCL just because the modules look fun, I’m missing out on the LSE "name brand" advantage or lose out on jobs later (which goes beyond my head why…)
Does LSE actually carry that much more weight out in the real world, or are my friends just hyping up the name? And for anyone in the field, does a digital anthro degree actually help with jobs, or is it too niche? I want a job before I step into further academic studies by the way.
Appreciate any advice, thanks!