<p>does anyone know how strong UPenn is for its international relations major, compared to peer institutions?</p>
<p>I'm not sure about peer institutions, but our IR is pretty strong, especially if you supplement it with classes from Wharton. Also, there's a Washington semester program that my friend did where you take classes with Penn professors in Washington, D.C. and intern with politicians or people who work in fields related to your job. It's all about the hands-on.</p>
<p>GW's programs in IR are strong, as well. Have you researched GW's Elliott School of International Affairs?</p>