<p>I’m planning on double majoring in Philosophy & Poli Sci if I go to Barnard and Philosophy & Government if I go to Gtown. But, I’ve been recently very interested in English & Literature too, so I’m definitely going to consider that before formerly declaring my majors.</p>
<p>I know Georgetown has incredibly strong Politics and Government Depts, but also that Barnard offers one of the strongest writing programs in the US (not to mention Columbia next door).</p>
<p>Essentially, I’d really like to know what the fundamental difference between going to these two schools would be. What would I experience at only Barnard and not Gtown and vice versa?</p>
<p>I’ve visited Columbia but not Barnard or Gtown before. I’ve been to NYC (which I love) but not to Washington DC. And as an international student, I’m not able to visit before making my decision.</p>
<p>All words of wisdom/advice/thoughts are appreciated!</p>
<p>Aside from whatever differences there may be in academic programs, there are certainly some differences in proportional representation of various religious/ ethnic/ gender groups in the student bodies of these two institutions. Particular applicants may variously care about this, or not care.</p>
<p>Okay, I know this is a late reply, but I just wanted to weigh in here. I applied (and was accepted) to both Georgetown and Barnard, but for a different major than you, so I can’t really speak to the major. I will say, however, that if you’re interested in writing COME TO BARNARD. Georgetown is very, very good for political science, but Barnard is amazing for writing. In the end, it all depends on if you want to do graduate work, etc. What is it that YOU want?
I realized I needed to be in a big city, and Washington wasn’t going to cut it for me. I visited both campuses, and here’s a major difference: Georgetown is set off from the rest of DC. It isn’t as easy to go into the city to do what you want to do. Barnard is right on a subway line, in a less expensive neighborhood than Georgetown is…and overall, the feeling is more laid-back. Georgetown is more residential feeling, a little more preppy feeling to me. I felt like Georgetown was more closed off. </p>