Going into debt for a (possible) sociology or ‘international studies’ degree?! Look at starting salaries and think about loan repayment. Then think about the cost of living in DC. Line up the possible salaries, your loan payment and living expenses. Not to mention that both majors will require grad school to get you much of a job.
DC should be a 2 hour drive- if it weren’t for Fredericksburg and NoVa traffic.
Alabama was a good suggestion, esp w/ the June 1 deadline.