Which Would You Choose, redux

There was a thread about this a few years ago - http://clarionwest.net/node/496 - and I figured I'd revive it, given the different crowd we have now :)

 

If you get accepted to both workshops, which would you choose? Are there any differences in approaches or focus points that are important to you? Distance/price? Instructors?

 

I'm rather clueless on these matters, myself, but I'd love to hear all of your thoughts!

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Comments

Submitted by Justice4JC on March 4, 2011 - 4:17am.

I would more than likely choose Clarion West. It's in a city that I've been wanting to visit (even though I won't by sight-seeing in said city, being able to say I've been there is cool enough for me!) I mean, they start a week apart, so the time of the year isn't that great a factor. Price is though... Conveniently, Clarion West is cheaper than East, so I'd probably go with West again (unless of course I get that much scholarship money from East ;) lol)

Submitted by zandila on March 4, 2011 - 4:09pm.

I'm very solidly torn. CW is in my town, so travel expenses would be lower, and also tuition is a little less. Also--and this is HUGE for me--we would be networking, at least some of the time, with local writers................That being said, SD has its draws. I have family in that area I would love to visit, and SD has been one of my favorite cities ever since I was a child. I figure I'm kind of fated to go to Clarion--both branches are in cities I am in love with.................So, there you have my non-answer answer.

Submitted by RJeanMathieu on March 5, 2011 - 10:44am.

I'd definitely choose Clarion West. I've been to San Diego, never been to Seattle. Plus it's CHEAPER! Like, orders of magnitude so! :D

Submitted by Kristi on March 5, 2011 - 1:06pm.

Clarion West! Again, its closer to my available networking range. The cost is also a HUGE factor.

Submitted by Toddo on March 5, 2011 - 1:29pm.

I was personally recommended Clarion West, on account of how excellently it was ran. I'm familiar with more of the instructors in San Diego, but I'd be seriously honored to attend either one. It's going to be hard choice if (gods be good) it comes down to me deciding between two acceptances.