IR - American U vs Brandeis?

<p>Hi, I got into 3 colleges and I like these 2 the best.</p>

<p>I'm leaning a bit towards American U but I want to know what you guys think because you guys are pretty knowledgeable :p</p>

<p>I like small classes, community feel, not a party person, diverse/global feel, just a place where I can enjoy myself while learning in an engaging and fun class and not have to go to parties to meet people (not very extroverted)</p>

<p>I'm going to go into international relations/studies and my future goal is to become either a diplomat, something to do with 3rd world country development, work at UN or a NGO, etc.</p>

<p>I'm a Christian and that is very important to me (dunno if it'll matter in the selection between the 2 schools, it should be fine right?). I'm also Korean so hopefully there's a strong and established Korean association/community or something at both or either of the schools as that is important to me as well.</p>

<p>I'll have to pay 8,000 per year at Brandeis (not including loans)
I'll have to pay 11,000 per year at American U (not including loans)</p>

<p>I also got into the honors program and SIS (school of international service) at American U and my best friend in highschool right now (and roommate atm) is 99% going to American U and is also in the honors program with the same major.</p>

<p>what do you guys think?</p>

<p>edit: oh and i also want to study abroad!! thinking japan or korea (have never attended school in korea and want to perfect my korean) atm but im open to anything</p>

<p>Well if you want to become a diplomat I would say American! There’s tons of advantages with living in DC. Plus American has tons of study abroad opportunities. I’m not really qualified to speak about Brandeis.</p>

<p>thanks! anyone else??</p>