<p>Hi guys, so I got accepted to Georgetown EA for School of Foreign Service, I plan on studying international politics there. I applied to Columbia and desperately hoping I get in because it's been my dream school for the past two years. I didn't apply to Columbia early because I wanted to have a uni where I have a relatively higher chance to get accepted into, so I won't have to panic and apply to safeties during RD if Columbia rejected me (I also applied to UChicago, Northwestern, Penn and CMU). I'm really quite torn...Georgetown is great for what I'm studying obviously, but Columbia is in New York, and truth be told, although I'm going to study politics, my career aspiration is to work in the MUSIC INDUSTRY. I know, I know...parents won't let me study music, what can I do? I'm guessing New York (and Columbia itself) will provide better opportunities for this? I REALLY don't know what to do. Advice please!!</p>
<p>P.S.: By music industry I don’t mean as a performer, but as a producer or artist major (Artist & Repertoire).</p>
<p>I dont see the difference between
1 Studying at Columbia then stay in NY
2 Studying at GTW and then come to NY
In your case, you already mentioned GWT is great for international politics so think about it. After all, it is why you wanna go to college.So based on that, I would suggest to keep GWT in target.</p>
<p>Well, I’m not American and I think my parents would have me return to my hometown (Hong Kong) to work, so maybe my four years of college life is all the opportunities I’m gonna get…? And Columbia isn’t bad for politics at all…</p>
<p>I’m also thinking that I can probably find more, and better music industry internships in NYC than DC. DC isn’t exactly the most musical type of city I don’t think ;)</p>
<p>Indeed, they are not bad and you are right stating that college years must provide all the fun they got. But I was reasoning with in mind that you`re native. Well in that case, you are right to try to make your 4 years colleges as exceptional as you could. Columbia is a good school, they have a bunch of good major, some are just ok. I know of people who really highly regard politics at Columbia so go for it if you are for both an excellent formation and a great environment. I am myself applying to Columbia even if I know wont get in!</p>
<p>Hey, if you applied there then you must know you have at least SOME chance in getting in 
Good luck, hopefully we will both get accepted!</p>
<p>In all honesty, I would hope that by the end of 4 years of college you will know that what you do and where you live is yours, and not your parents’, to choose. Go wherever you feel you can best pursue your true interests.</p>
<p>Georgetown FSF would be a bizarre choice for someone with your goals.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot and yes everything is in NYC so dont worry about that!</p>
<p>hmom5 - It’s easy to say that, and I know it’s what works…but I’m a single kid and everything, and I don’t think it’s right for me to leave my parents by themselves in Hong Kong when I go on to work in the US (as an example). Just wondering, are you a parent?</p>
<p>Yes, I’m a parent. My kids’ responsibility is to create wonderful futures for themselves by following their dreams. I decided to have them, not the other way around! I hope I’ll have a significant role in their lives, but my job is to give them wings. They roam the world and we love watching every adventure. Soon they’ll all be 3000 miles from us.</p>
<p>Your attitude is a kind one, but as you grow older I think you’ll see that life will be tremendously disappointing if you’re not following your heart.</p>
<p>Parents can also go where you are later in life. With only one, that can make it easier for yours.</p>
<p>Thanks hmom. More stuff for me to think over! :]</p>
<p>Are you really sure you want to study international relation? GT is pretty much <em>only</em> known for international relation. If you are not sure, Columbia is a better choice for everything else. I second hmom5 that going to SFS is indeed a bizarre choice for someone with your goals. You will probably have a hard time to get a music internship as a SFS major.</p>
<p>I think Obama studied International Politics at Columbia, so I don’t think that would be a problem…lol In other words, no one is going to hold it against you if you went there and you want to serve in a governmental capacity.
Assuming you get in to Columbia, I would go with CU. I always believe you shouldn’t go to a school based on an intended major, etc. because you can always change your mind.</p>
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<p>So College Yahoo, I am a bit wooed by your last sentence. I think an intended major and its quality is one of the priority in choosing a college. Dont you think? Otherwise do you think that campus life, social environment…themselves can be faithful argument?</p>
<p>Sam Lee, College Yahoo - I do know Columbia trumps Georgetown in virtually everything in terms of subjects except for International Relations…it’s just so freaking hard to get into!! I kind of regret not applying to Columbia EA now because the acceptance rates are much higher than regular…sigh I’m waiting for a miracle to happen.</p>
<p>if you can get into Columbia, I seriously think you should consider going there, bcuz it is such a hard school to get into, and the professors and the academics there are simply phenomenal. The school is in, arguably, the most international city in the world. Yes, even more international than DC in my opinion, and the things you will be exposed to are simply not found in DC.</p>
<p>Of course, Georgetown is still a wonderful place, especially for International Relations. However, International Relations at Columbia is definitely nothing to sneeze at…especially with the actual United Nations within a taxi ride away.</p>
<p>Hope2getrice - And the opportunities for music are phenomenal as well…I don’t think I’d get near as much exposure if I went to DC. Buuut…yeah. Hopefully they’ll take me. Thanks :]</p>
<p>Methinks Georgetown is a better undergraduate experience (dorms on campus, D1 sports, etc). But as an international, you’ll want/need the Columbia prestige.</p>