<p>I have narrowed down my decision to three schools, two of which are fairly simalar (GW and NYU) while one quite different (lehigh). I was accepted to all three for political science and am really struggling to pick one. As far as i can tell the schools are all on the same academic level (with GW maybe being slightly above due to the oppurtunities in DC). I guess what i'm asking for is any info on what life is like at these schools and for someone to make a case for each one. Any responses would be great, I'm desperate</p>
<p>So I’m biased, because my mom is an alumn, but dude, it’s WASHINGTON, D.C. What more do you want? You’re almost guaranteed an internship in some political office if you want it, and you’re right in the thick of things there. Honestly, if everything else is equal, go to DC. You can’t go wrong.</p>
<p>I’m in a very similar situation. I also was accepted to both NYU and GW but as an international affairs major. Although I haven’t made my decision final yet, I’m pretty sure that next fall I’ll be at GW. It just seems like a better atmosphere in general and you’ll only be a stones throw away from the epicenter of the government.</p>
<p>Majoring in political science? Has to be GW …</p>
<p>Here is my reason for going:</p>
<p>I will be doing International Business but I will lean heavy on the IR side and you can’t do better than the Elliot school which is literally across the street from the State dept. I am also pretty sure it is the only University where people teach a class over their lunch breaks or right after getting off work where in their full time job they are the ones writing the policy we study. I have been making this argument for my dad for a long time esp after I got into Stern but I am set on GW simply because of DC and what it has to offer.</p>
<p>Zach</p>
<p>I am a current IR major and I would recommend any IR students pick GW over NYU. When I applied GW was ranked 10th in Foreign Policy’s undergraduate rankings for IR programs. I also know that GW’s political science program is very strong (not quite as strong as the Elliott School though). </p>
<p>And yes Mttallaczach, the faculty can’t be beat. I had a Diplomatic History professor who’s full-time job was as a historian for the State Department. It was hands down one of the best classes i’ve had. Many of the professors here have years of experience in their fields and are invaluable assets.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, I now feel like I have a pretty good handle on why i should go to GW. However, just to be sure im making a completly educated decision I want to hear why i should go to NYU or Lehigh. Once again any information would be greatly appreciated</p>