<p>I posted this under Georgetown, but I wanted to get equal feedback so I reposted here.</p>
<p>I recently was accepted into both Georgetown and Hopkins as a transfer student. I am having difficulties deciding between the two because there are things I like and dislike about both of the schools. Though I love Georgetown's location, prestige, and opportunities, I have heard that its student population is snobby/pretentious, the school/faculty is very bureaucratic, and that the classes are not as challenging and stimulating as one would think (given the difficulty of getting into the school). I actually live very close to Georgetown (about ten minutes away) and I'm unsure as to whether that is a good or a bad thing. Hopkins, on the other hand, has a stunning campus, is world-renowned as an amazing school, and seems to be more academically stimulating. However, I worry about being bogged down with schoolwork, and regretting going to such an academically rigorous school, which might leave little room for a social life. Neither school is particularly strong in my major (English (and possibly a minor in Government)), but both are excellent schools. I'm not particularly preppy or nerdy. In fact, I'm a very neutral person; perhaps a bit hippyish. I don't intend to party too much, maybe two or three times a week. Can any current or former students give me any words of advice? ANy input would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>