<p>Hi all. This is my first post; I have only read through the others. This message board is awesome and everyone seems very friendly and helpful. I hope that this post isn't too specific or posted in the wrong place. I am currently a student at Carroll College in Wisconsin. I am transfering this fall to one of three schools that accepted me: American University, Boston University, and The George Washington University (Elliot School of IA). I love politics, and am majoring in International Relations/Affairs. Obviously DC is a great place for a politics geek and has awesome internship opportunities, connections, resources, etc... but Boston is also a great college city. Any thoughts on which school is best - generally, maybe not specific to my personality, would be appreciated.
Thanks :)
Tyler</p>
<p>Hi thahn,</p>
<p>I welcome you to CC!! One of my son's good friends who is going to BU is a CCer also. You might wish to send a private message to fiddlefrog. </p>
<p>Sounds like you have got some good choices for a political science person! When do you have to let them know?</p>
<p>You'd be fine at any of these schools, but I'd have to recommend GWU.</p>
<p>Here I am :)
All I can tell you about IR at BU is that the building housing the faculty offices is gorgeous. Apart from that, I can tell you that another classmate of mine and momof3's son is going to GWU, school of IA, and applied there early decision after seriously considering BU.
Frankly, the total lack of traditional campus at BU might be a bit of a shock to you. It will be to me, coming from a very rural area. GWU seems like the logical choice to me, though BU is in many ways a fascinating place. Boston is a great town in which to be a history geek, especially for political and legal history. (I'm going there to be a classical music geek, myself, but the historical aspect is much to be looked forward to as well.)</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, guys. I wish I could visit these schools but am unfortunately unable to do that, any one else's thoughts?
Thank you
:)</p>