<p>I'm a freshman looking to transfer to either Hunter or Eugene Lang(new school) or Pace. So I was wondering, Hunter has a good reputation as a public school, while the other two are hardly known...which should i pick? i want to major somewhere in the liberal arts. my grades are pretty good, and money is not really an issue, although going to Hunter will save me thousands.</p>
<p>All in all, I intend to work for the U.N or other non-profits when i graduate. Which has a better quality of education?</p>
<p>If one school is MUCH less expensive than the other, net of scholarships, take the less expensive one! Hunter, New School or Pace are about even in cache and contacts.</p>
<p>I disagree. I would take Hunter over Pace, EXCEPT if you plan to major in business--in which case I'd recommend Baruch, which is also CUNY. But I'd take Eugene Lang over Hunter. From what I've heard, it's a much better UG experience. They are VERY different schools.</p>
<p>If you go to Hunter rather than Lang, you will have an extra $25k plus per year in your pocket. Now do a little thought experiment: figure out what you would do if you had an extra $100k to spend on education in addition to going to Hunter? What would you do with it? Two years of med school? Unpaid business internships while in school? Three summers at language schools in Europe? Five years doing health-related work in Africa after graduation? Make your own list.</p>
<p>Frankly, if you can make a good list, I don't think even the Ivies could compete. If, however, you can't figure out what you'd do, and you have the money and you could do all these things in addition to going to Lang, it really doesn't make any difference, does it?</p>
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<li><p>Hunter has a bit more cache (even if relying on it's long-past rep as the college of choice smart girls whose family couldn't afford the Seven Sisters).</p>
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<li>As always, Mini is right-on about the oppty cost of attending Lang or Pace instead of Hunter (of course, factoring in finaid, the diffwill probably be less than $25k/yr; but the argu is still pretty damn compelling at $15/yr).</li>
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<p>"All in all, I intend to work for the U.N or other non-profits when i graduate. Which has a better quality of education?"</p>
<p>I hadn't read this carefully. For a future U.N. worker Hunter PLUS extended summer language study PLUS strong volunteer work in the Third World plus money to continue the same for a year or two after you graduate, and maybe even an internship in Geneva, amounts to a far superior education. (and I would have said the same if the other choice was Princeton.)</p>
<p>Another vote for Hunter especially if you are thinking about majoring in Psych, or social work.</p>
<p>Hunter also has a Public Service Scholar Program, which may be right up your alley since you are interested in working for the U.N. or ther non profits.</p>
<p>Established in 1982, the Public Service Scholar Program introduces up to 24 Hunter College students each year to careers in public service. Participants are selected each spring for the coming academic year. Women, minorities and immigrant students, who traditionally have been underrepresented in public policy-making positions, are especially encouraged to apply.</p>
<p>The program combines a yearlong internship of twenty hours a week in a public or nonprofit agency with two seminars on issues important to the future of New York City. Special events such as tours, guest lectures and career workshops enhance the program.</p>
<p>The program includes: </p>
<p>A one-year, 20 hour/week internship in a public or nonprofit agency or office of a government official; </p>
<p>Two required weekly seminars which focus on issues relating to public policy, advocacy work, and social and political matters of importance to NYC; </p>
<p>18 credits in Urban Studies toward an undergraduate degree; </p>
<p>A $5,000 stipend; </p>
<p>A mentor who is a Hunter College graduate. </p>