<p>Hellooooo CCers. I was accepted EA to both Georgetown and Notre Dame, and I am really having trouble deciding between the two schools. I intend to be a political science/government major. Basically I was wondering if there was someone who could compare and contrast the two schools in terms of student body, how happy the students are, community atmosphere, academics, opportunities after graduation, grad school placement, social life etc. Another important thing I was wondering about is the workload for the two schools, in terms of hours of work/night and if either of the school's student bodies is significantly more competitive/harder working/smarter than the other. Anything and everything that you can compare between them, please do. I realize that I must visit both campuses again and that ultimately it is up to me which is the better fit, but I really would appreciate any advice that my fellow CCers could give. THANKS IN ADVANCE!</p>
<p>Fit... I think Notre Dame has the edge slightly.</p>
<p>However, I personally think that Georgetwon offers more opportunities in terms of political science.</p>
<p>Internship chances, location, etc.</p>
<p>First congrats---and second go with GU for the opportunity.</p>
<p>Thanks guys...anyone else have any input?</p>
<p>They're both excellent schools, but in my opinion, in terms of prestige, location, and internship opportunities, I'd go with Georgetown.</p>
<p>Georgetown is awesome...I'd go there....It's a perfect location for politcal science and if you care about ranks, they are ranked pretty high!
congrats!!!</p>
<p>do you want to be in DC? doing PS and being in DC, well, you can't beat it</p>
<p>Thanks for the input everyone...yeah I do want to study political science, and then possibly go on to law school...my only concern with Georgetown is that within the poli sci. department there might be a lot of competition and somewhat less academic advising when compared with ND...do you think Gtowns location overrides these concerns</p>
<p>No offense, but the title of your thread makes me bitter. :) lol. but really though. Good luck on your decisions.</p>
<p>mmmm I am not sure with that....I wouldn't let that concern me too much....you would just have to look into it some more. There is going to be competition everywhere....but ND is in the middle of well...nowhere...so GTOWN all the way!!!</p>
<p>you have to understand you go to the best college to learn and you go to the best program so you get first class education and faculty. So basically, why do some colleges have really good program? Because they have excellent professors who push and challenge students to step up to another level. I can't think of a school that is both highly ranked and easy. Georgetown is great for poli sci. department, and you will be put into a competitive group of smart students who share the same interest as you.</p>
<p>You didn't try any RD?</p>
<p>I applied to Dartmouth RD, but I consider it somewhat of a reach and will most likely be choosing between gtown and ND, which round out my top 3 choices.</p>
<p>I would go with ND but its one tough desicion I hope I get to make soon lol.</p>
<p>I know that ND is not gay/bi friendly which implies to me that the student body may not be as progressive as you may like. On the other hand, that is a complete assumption. The part about ND not likeing gays is true though...</p>
<p>First of all, congratulations. You are in an enviable position as both are excellent schools. Secondly, if you're PoliSci... Washington awaits, make haste ;)</p>
<p>"I know that ND is not gay/bi friendly which implies to me that the student body may not be as progressive as you may like. On the other hand, that is a complete assumption. The part about ND not likeing gays is true though..."
That's a heck of an assumption by you. Nowhere in this person's post do they say anything about homosexuality. I have a friend at ND and he says that people are very accepting of others. They may not be quite as accepting of homosexuals, but that should be expected at most Catholic schools.</p>
<p>If I were you, I?d go to Georgetown.</p>
<p>Like I suggested --Go to Georgetown. You can watch nd football on TV.
The career move is Gtown.</p>
<p>It really comes down to what you want. They're both Jesuit schools, but have reputations for very different climates.</p>
<p>Religious focus: Higher at ND
Liberal vs. conservative: ND is more conservative
Football culture: ND has one of the most crazy football/sports cultures in the US
Weather: Colder at ND, but both have real seasons
Urban vs. rural: Georgetown is in DC; ND is in the sticks, but you can drive to Chicago on occasion</p>
<p>There is no question with your goals that G'town is the one for you. Not only do you have access to a faculty with strong ties to the political scene in DC, some of them are the shakers. You will be able to step out your door and fins great practical experience in terms of internship. Not to mention, the whole city of DC becomes your campus. However, they are not bot Jesuit as noted above. They are both Catholic and as you might already know, ND had it start by a father of the Holy Cross Congregation. That's just a clarification on the comment above. Good Luck...but I'd go GU ll the way.</p>