<p>So, I’m considering transferring to Amherst (dream school) from UNC (hate it). I’m pretty sure I’d stand a decent chance at admissions, but the problem is that my interests are in International Relations/Economics, and my parents won’t pay the $50,000 a year unless they feel that what Amherst offers is superior to my present institution. Can anyone comment on the aforementioned programs? I’m specifically looking for China-US foreign relations. Thanks.</p>
<p>Im pretty sure we lack an international relations major.</p>
<p>However, the econ department is really good here, coming from an Econ major himself. Very good professors.</p>
<p>I'm sorry I don't have any hardcore statistics for you. Wish I could help more.</p>
<p>There is no IR major, but you can get an IR certificate through the 5-college consortium by taking certain classes throughout the 5 colleges. That said, the econ. and poli sci departments at amherst are very strong, and are usually among the most popular majors.</p>
<p>There is an IR program offered through the 5-college system. The problem is that the focus what you're interested in is, sadly, not at all strong around here. In fact, we don't even have a PS professor who specializes in Asian politics, let alone China. If you're interested in other aspects of PS such as public law, american politics, european/latin american politics, Amherst will not fail your expectation.</p>
<p>If you really know what you want to major and your majors matter a lot to you, I think with that combo, U Chicago/Dartmouth or Cornell are some excellent choices.</p>