<p>I'm a politically interested, more humanities guy who has been accepted to UChicago and Johns Hopkins. I'm leaning Chicago, but I am looking to major in political science or history and maybe go off to law school, grad school, that kind of thing, be involved in politics.</p>
<p>What do you know about these two schools? I feel like Chicago is probably a better fit but Hopkins is also interesting to me. I am definitely looking for a little bit of social atmosphere, but not any intense party scene. </p>
<p>I think ultimately, you’ll have to go visit and see which is the best feeling for you because the schools really are quite different.</p>
<p>Based on what you’ve said, Hopkins sounds like a great fit for you. International Studies is highly reputable there and they have major faculty in the department, teaching. Students go on to Law school at a very high rate - and to highly selective programs. The school is definitely active and engaged but it’s smaller (4800 students) and is in a city.</p>
<p>Because of your interest in government you’d be able to get down to DC (doesn’t get more gov’t than that) whenever you wanted as there is a train that runs back and forth every day and takes about 50 minutes. Lots of internships on the Hill or anything of that nature.</p>
<p>I think Hopkins will give you the academic rigor that Chicago will and the social life that you are clearly seeking but will give you a great location too with access to incredible resources in DC and the entire east coast.</p>
<p>Also, keep in mind there is ** no academic core at Hopkins **and there is a very ** strict core @ Chicago ** which includes a Physical Activity Requirement for graduation.</p>
<p>Take a read of the student run international politics journal:</p>