<p>Ok I know these posts aren't the most popular among CC'ers but I really do feel that I'm in quite a bind. My interests lie in both International Relations and Healthcare. I attend on being pre-med wherever I end up so good med school placement is very important to me. At Georgetown I was accepted into an International Health program which to me is basically the perfect major, because it successfully combines my two areas of interest. The pro's to me at Georgetown my major notwithstanding include: perfect locale for internships with government agencies and NGO's, good student body size, smaller classes (especially within my very specialized major), mandatory study abroad in the healthcare field with an NGO, Gtown also has the superior IR program.</p>
<p>So now to Cornell, I was accepted into the College of Human Ecology as a Human Biology, Health and Society major which seemed to be the closest alignment to my interests. Cornell to me has the superior pre-med record and also probably the better reputation (debatable though) which comes with the better alumni network. The big turnoff for me with Cornell is its location, I've seen myself in a city for college, as well as its size (I prefer the smallest class sizes possible) and social life seems to revolve almost entirely around frats (I don't drink). With that being said I'm having a real tough time turning down an Ivy League school. Financial Aid is very similar at both schools, though only because I got a Cornell Tradition grant that replaced $4000 in loans, if that were not the case I probably would have chosen Gtown on Financial Aid alone. Any Feedback would be greatly appreciated</p>
<p>"With that being said I'm having a real tough time turning down an Ivy League school."</p>
<p>Whenever I read this as one of the reasons to attend Cornell, I tell the person to go to the other school. If the biggest reason for attending Cornell you can think of is that it's an Ivy League school, it sounds like Georgetown is the better fit.</p>
<p>Cornell's being an Ivy League school is a pathetic reason to decide to go to any school. Yes, it is true that the Ivies have an academic integrity that still remains unmatched by any school and a level of fairness, as well. However, that should not discredit Georgetown or other top universities. Go to both schools and pick the one you like best. If you were doing something like engineering, then definitely go for Cornell. You wouldn't pick any other Ivy for engineering, but for what you'd like to do Georgetown at least deserves a chance.</p>
<p>You might consider Cornell and its semester in Washington program, which could help combine your interests. But I agree with poster, don't go to Cornell solely for its greater prestige.</p>
<p>I think you should go where you will be happiest. Both Cornell and Georgetown are excellent choices for academics, for your areas of interest and in terms of reputation. What is really important is that you can be happy and engaged over the next FOUR YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. This is what matters. You need to make sure that you are enjoying your life. That way, you will benefit more from your education wherever you may go.</p>
<p>That is good advice, but your life is a lot longer, one hopes, than the next four years. Presumably, you will make friends, have good academics, and "be engaged" at both places. </p>
<p>You might consider how your choice of college affects opportunities and choices upon graduation, ten years later, and thereafter. Going to Cornell will, I think, offer a decisive advantage in that area.</p>
<p>u should go to cornell *****....end of story</p>
<p>Off topic: What do you think set you apart to get the Cornell Tradition/Commitment? If you don't go to Cornell, they can slide that $4000 reduction in loans our way!</p>
<p>I think that you should go to Georgetown. From your original post, that is where you seem to be leaning towards. So forget that you are turning down an Ivy League, go to Georgetown.</p>
<p>I am very familiar with both schools. Both are excellent schools, but I think you definitely belong at Georgetown, based on the information you provided in your original post. If you like a city environment, you will be unhappy at Cornell.</p>
<p>I think that you should go to Georgetown.</p>
<p>I think the Human Ecology school is much more closely aligned with your interests than you believe. If you want to get involved in the politics and policy of healthcare, you can take classes in PAM, which has numerous experts in the field. Someone mentioned Cornell in Washington also; that program has very good placement rates for virtually in any think tank/company in DC.
The social life is fine also--I'm sure it's not too different from Gtown's. Yes Cornell's not in a city but it is a city in itself. I encourage you to look at the Hum Ec website to really consider all of its programs in a variety of health-related fields.</p>
<p>Cornell did win on the googlefight!
Well, they are both stellar colleges. But take into consideration: campus, life, flexibility.</p>
<p>my daughter had this debate until Thusday morning!</p>