<p>I'll actually matriculating as a sophomore transfer next fall, but I am having a difficult time choosing between these two.</p>
<p>Background: White Male from NY, Jewish, currently a freshman at Trinity College (CT)</p>
<p>To remain brief, I am very interested in the social sciences, particularly sociology and economics. As such, I have been accepted to both Cornell ILR and Georgetown's McDonough School of Business, as either an ILR or Management degree will provide me a fusion of these concentrations. Beyond academics, the rural vs urban factor is not crucial, but I understand that Georgetown would be significantly more expensive, both in tuition and in the cost of living.</p>
<p>Other factors: </p>
<ul>
<li>I am a huge hockey fan</li>
<li>Do not wish to experience the apathy and homogeneity I faced this year at Trinity. </li>
</ul>
<p>I am leaning towards Cornell, but any insight would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>i have a meeting this morning so I can't give many details at the moment, but I can comment on these:</p>
<p>"I am a huge hockey fan"
come on, Cornell hockey is among the very best hockey in the entire nation. Plus, we have arguably a top-5 fan base, look up some videos on youtube - you'll see. </p>
<p>"Do not wish to experience the apathy and homogeneity I faced this year at Trinity"
I can't comment on Georgetown's behalf but the complete lack of "apathy and homogeneity" is one of the best things I've come to love about Cornell. Everybody here is extremely motivated (makes it tough for me to be lazy, though) and there's just so many different people from so many different places with so many different interests - I think it's a fabulous place to spend college. </p>
<p>again, more later.</p>
<p>If you are truly interested in seriously pursuing both sociology and economics, ILR would be a great fit for you. Both the labor economics faculty and the organizational behavior faculty (essentially applied sociology of the workplace) in the ILR school are excellent teachers and well-respected researchers in their field.</p>
<p>And does Georgetown even have a hockey team?</p>
<p>Not that I am biased or anything...</p>
<p>I guess you can always watch the Crapitals pro team.</p>
<p>hahah.....I hate basketball for what its worth as well. Also, do either of you guys know anything about Cornell's club team? I cannot go through winter without playing.</p>
<p>Cornell = Hockey!</p>
<p>From my visits, I got the feeling that there was no apathy there. Again, I'm not a student yet, but just walking around campus I found that there was always something going on. When I went, people were handing out all sorts of invitations for events in all sorts of aareas. Little campaigns for alternative energy, dance shows previewing the bhangra event, etc. all seem to go on in this nice area in central campus where students meet. If you can, I suggest you visit.</p>
<p>The rural/urban thing-yep the area surrounding Ithaca seems quite isolated..not much but hills and farmland around it. But the area immediately around campus (city of Ithaca/towns) is built up very nicely. Where you'll be, you definitely won't feel isolated...at least i didnt. There is a whole collegetown/city, plenty to do.</p>
<p>I have heard the sociology and economics departments are pretty darn good there too. Frequently, I see Cornell sociologists and economists commenting and being interviewed in NY Times articles.</p>
<p>It wouldn't be Sociology and Econ specifically as I would be in ILR, but that is certainly worth noting for classes I would take in CAS. That being said, i think the fact that Cornell is only 30k for a NY resident puts it over the top. Also, I realize this is the Cornell board so I appreciate the unbiased opinions.</p>
<p>There is no apathy at Cornell at all... Everyone is very enthusiastic and things are done with a lot of energy and interest. Of course, this relates to studying, playing hockey or jumping off a gorge....</p>
<p>"hahah.....I hate basketball for what its worth as well. Also, do either of you guys know anything about Cornell's club team? I cannot go through winter without playing."</p>
<p>there is a club hockey team, but from what I gather it's pretty competitive. </p>
<p>I just play in the intermediate gym class.
1.5 hours twice a week for only $80, mostly just scrimmage and stuff too. Good times. </p>
<p>there's also dozens and dozens of intramural ice hockey going on.</p>
<p>I play NCAA DIII at my current school, Played prep in high school, competitive is what i'm looking for.</p>
<p>Cornell has phys-ed, intramural, club, and varsity ice hockey squads. You could always try out as a walk-on for the varsity squad at Cornell. </p>
<p>Have you been in touch with Mike Schaefer at all? There is nothing else like playing in front of the Lynah faithful (both home and away) in college hockey.</p>
<p>I'm not quite D1 material, but I'll definitely be contacting the club coach shortly.</p>