<p>Hi, i'm facing a problem, is Harvard better then Georgetown if one was to go into international relations or something along the lines of polysci, I just want to know which one is better for wanting to work in the gov or eventually go into politics, would it be better if i just go to the SFS then get my masters or phd at Harvard? Cause i heard harvard doesn't really care about their undergrads, what about princeton from that aspect?</p>
<p>Well, if you're looking to major in government/polsci, Georgetown is definetely the best school to do that. Harvard is just well known, period, but Georgetown truly does have one of the best government program in the country (think of all the internships available in DC!). You could go to Gtown for undergrad then Harvard for your PhD if you wanted. But the most important thing is that you visit both campuses because that can really help you make up your mind.</p>
<p>Plus, Georgetown students get all the DC internships.</p>
<p>really, what kind of internships, oh and is the undergrad education good or is it like what i've heard from lots of people that review their ivy education at like harvard and they say the professors there never teach and the ta's u can't even understand them. I don't want Georgetown to be like that, do they care about the undergrad's education?</p>
<p>I've also heard that Harvard doesn't place a lot of emphasis on the undergrad education, and I've read this in articles, on the Harvard board here, and various independent review sites. However, I'm sure the education is still great, and the experience, etc. </p>
<p>I'd say that the School of Foreign Service offers a unique experience if that's what you're interested in. The location of Georgetown also adds to the experience, and there are TONS of opportunities to intern, have a part-time job, etc. Harvard and Georgetown are both well known in this area, though Harvard more for the name. So, I'd say that you should research the opportunities, campus life, etc. at each school and see what you like. I'd say that both have many extracurricular opportunities, social wise, Georgetown is better, both have nice college towns, though georgetown's is consistently ranked as having one of the best.</p>
<p>yes, I've read that many students didn't want to go to a school where TAs teach the classes, and if they wanted that, they would've gone to state school.</p>
<p>At Georgetown, you'll always have a professor teach your class. However, if it's a large class, you then divide into sections/labs/discussion groups, and that's where you can ask all the questions, do group work, labs, etc. Professors are in general very accessible, and you shouldn't have trouble finding them at office hours, or even when you're walking around campus. I've seen lots of people just talking to their professors outside of a building before class starts, etc. Some professors might invite students to their homes for dinners, etc. The Deans of the various schools also do this.</p>
<p>thats what i've been kinda worried b/c it would be really bad to spend all that money and hate the experience and get nothing out of it. Do u think gov agencys and the un look like harvard or georgetown more on a job application? But i'm still planning on going to harvard for my masters or phd.</p>
<p>I'd say they look at both equally, with georgetown having a very slight edge. What you need to think about and research is the various opportunities and experiences that can be had at both schools in your field. That also helps in the job application area. This is where I think Georgetown wins, especially because of its location.</p>
<p>Princeton is known for being the Ivy that focuses on its undergrads more than any other ivy. I've heard from sources that Harvard isn't as attentive towards its undergrads. I haven't heard any complaints about undergrad attention Georgetown.</p>