<p>Hello, I currently am a New York resident aspiring to major in International Relations.
I have narrowed my college decision down to two choices - the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington and Johns Hopkins.
I am in love with both colleges and literally am so blinded that I could not think of any negatives for either school while I visited and did overnights.
I love Hopkins' traditional campus - Homewood is exactly what I pictured college to be like when I was growing up as a child. It is beautiful and exceptionally well kept.
And yet at the same time my inner-New Yorker told me I also would love attending and roaming the city blocks of George Washington, especially now that they also offer the best of both worlds by holding dorms and classes in Mt. Vernon College (located in the suburbs of Washington DC - where life if a lot more peaceful, slow, relaxed and more open space)
It has been pointed out to me that in terms of academics, I would be crazy to reject Johns Hopkins, but if I factor in a social life, athletics and internship opportunities in Washington DC, I would be crazy to reject George Washington (even though they are, and always will, live in the shadows of Georgetown in DC)
In addition, Hopkins has the second best graduate school for IR in their School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) located in DC - and they offer a 5 year accelerated course which you apply to sophomore year (only 8 people get in then though)
As you can see I am a clueless child who has absolutely no one to rely on for a college decision and would really, REALLY appreciate and forever be grateful for any help =)</p>
<p>THANK YOU VERY MUCH</p>