HELP! Mcgill vs. Northeastern

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle right now and would like some advice.</p>

<p>As it stands, I need to choose between McGill and Northeastern</p>

<p>After scholarships and fin. aid from NEU, the cost is about the same so that becomes a non-factor</p>

<p>For both programs, I want to enter into Political Science (Arts)
--> Does either school have an amazing political science program?</p>

<p>I have a great family and an awesome girlfriend at home (Massachusetts) and so I am not sure leaving them would be the best decision.</p>

<p>However, people keep telling me McGill is the better school and that I should go there.</p>

<p>I guess what it comes down to is this - Does McGill have a vastly superior political science program when compared to NEU?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for opinions on the subject =)</p>

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<p>If you want to live and work in Canada after graduation, McGill MIGHT be a better choice. Otherwise, I'd choose Northeastern. If you add a great family and awesome girlfriend into the mix, then I'd go with Northeastern even if you want to live and work in Canada after graduation.</p>

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<p>bumpity bump</p>

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<p>I'd say McGill as a school, but definitely visit. Talk to people on the McGill boards.</p>

<p>And don't choose based on a GF. Don't. Really. Don't.</p>

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<p>The opportunity to do co-ops is the main reason students go to NEU which typically spreads out your schooling over 5 yrs instead of 4, so if you prefer a more traditional 4-yr college experience, you might prefer McGill.</p>

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<p>McGill all the way.</p>

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<p>I would choose to go to McGill. Academics and Campus life at McGill are much better. I am not a big fan of the co op system, especially if you want to major in Political Science.</p>

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<p>What would be the downside to a Political Science Co-op?</p>

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<p>I'd say Northeastern.</p>

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<p>I just think that a coop is more beneficial to those that are studying a trade.I am not going to belabor this any further, I just do not like coops, I find them distracting.</p>

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<p>McGill is significantly better than NEU. McGill is one of the top 30 universities in North America. NEU is solid, but it is not nearly as good. I would not rank NEU among the top 100 universities in North America. </p>

<p>Furthermore, McGill has a huge international reputation, which probably impacts a person interested in Political Sciences.</p>

<p>Finally, the McGill campus is nicer than the NEU campus and even though Boston is a nice city, Montreal is nicer. </p>

<p>I say go for McGill.</p>