<p>Hello! I am an internaltional student from China... I got accepted by CMC and London School Of Economics and Political Science's Government and Eco major...I like CMC very much...but LSE seems to be more famous...Can any one give me some advice?</p>
<p>Thank you XXX</p>
<p>@gethat, CMC is very different than LSE in many ways. It has a great reputation for international relations (not sure what your major is at CMC). It is a small university (even with the consortium of the other Claremont colleges) in a very quiet town and although near Los Angeles, there is no mass transportation to get you around easily like London. LSE is in London, a massive city with lots of activity. Yes, LSE is well known world-wide but I don’t believe you should make a choice based solely on how well known a university is. It’s about what feels like the better fit for you and where you can be happy for 4 years. Do you want a close-knit, quiet, yet fun atmosphere like Claremont or do you fit better in a large city like London? Are finances an issue? CMC will take you 4 years to complete your degree whereas LSE is a 3 year program. Both are great universities so consider the atmosphere and where you think you would thrive best. Good luck to you in your decision and congrats for your acceptance to both universities.</p>
<p>Weather in Claremont > Weather in London</p>
<p>I’m in a similar position with you choosing between CMC, NYU and KCL(King’s College London). Even though KCL as well LSE and probably NYU are very well-known worldwide, I’m leaning toward CMC for two reasons. First of all, CMC has an amazing athmosphere,but you should understand that it is not for everyone. If you don’t like athmosphere or people at LSE, you still have a huge city. You don’t have it in CMC. Besides, CMC has an amazing grad school placement stats. So if you are sure that you will go there, CMC is probably even better.
If you write more about your college expectations and future plans, we can advise you more.
@alacky not for everyone 
I prefer seasons and Cali is sometimes just too hot</p>
<p>I think a good option for you is CMC with a study abroad at LSE. We have a really good program with them that lets you study abroad there for a whole year and you get the chance to experience both.
They’re both great, but in different ways I think. LSE’s really good name recognition, but I believe the class sizes are a lot larger, meaning your recommendations may not be as personal. CMC has professors that really get to know you, so that you will feel very welcome and write very personal letters. I don’t know if you eventually plan on going to grad school, but a small school is typically a better adjustment for most people because it is easier for students to transition into college this way.
LSE also seems to put much more focus into Econ, and it seems to me that Gov is sometimes neglected (or less emphasized). While some form of econ is the most popular major at CMC, many of them dual in Gov and Gov is our second most renowned major. That said, I think it depends on your personality. I can honestly not say much about LSE as I only looked at domestic schools, but I love CMC and it’s the best choice I made to come here.</p>
<p>I’d jump at LSE. Political hotbed. Chance of a lifetime, really.</p>
<p>Thank you guys you are sooooo nice!
I am not very clear about what I am going to do in the future…But it is almost definite that I will study Eco or(and) Govt during undergraduate education. About career life, I am really not that sure…this is exactly one of the expectation that I have on my future school: can it show me most possibilities and help me find out what is best for me?
There are some assumptions of my future plan…Which school I should go if I am going to if I have these plans…?
1)Go graduate school and do politics/IR relevant study—>faculty track
2)US Law school
3)Find a job in countries other than China, cultivate working experience for 3-5 ys and go back to China.
Finance is a problem, LSE is about 5w usd/yr X 3 ys, CMC about 6w/yr X 3 or 4 ys (I do A level, so probably can accelerate)
I love both schools…QAQ</p>
<p>The range of options available at LSE is hard to beat. CMC is a great school, but is not well known internationally. LSE is a known, strong brand around the world. CMC is also small enough that you may not be able to study what you want when you want (depends on when the courses you want are offered). It’s also nearly impossible to replicate the opportunities you will have access to in a major international city (London) in a small American suburb (Claremont).</p>
<p>Thank you@anonymoustransfe are you a CMC insider?</p>