<p>The college letters are in now and I've narrowed it down to my top 3 schools: Middlebury, Wellesley, and George Washington University.</p>
<p>I know, that is completely random. The common denominator is that they all have strong programs in international relations/affairs/studies. Now I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons and could use some advice.</p>
<p>Middlebury
Pros:
~Small class sizes
~Gorgeous campus
~Intellectual and international student body
~Amazing IS and language programs
~operates their own study abroad centers around the world</p>
<p>Cons:
~Relatively isolated</p>
<p>Wellesley
Pros:
~Small classes
~Beautiful campus WITH proximity to Boston
~Diverse and interesting student body (felt like my friends when I visited)
~Amazing alumni network
~Internships and study abroad opportunities (large endowment)</p>
<p>Cons:
~All female</p>
<p>GWU
Pros
~DC!!!
~Elliot School of International Affairs
~Tons of opportunities for internships during the year</p>
<p>Cons:
~Larger
~Less prestigious academically than the other two
~Seems like a lot more partying at this school than the other two</p>
<p>The hardest thing is that I know I could do well at any of these three and I would definitely be able to turn the negative elements of them into positives when I'm there. Any advice is appreciated!</p>