NYU vs GW vs BRANDEIS, PLEASE help!

College Search & Selection
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<p>I got accepted to these schools and need help deciding which one. Info about me: I am going to double major in Politics and Economy, eventually aiming to work abroad in East Asia, mainly looking for 1. stellar academics 2. connections and tight-knit connection, 3. prestige (especially, international prestige). I know that college is more about rankings, but in the field of politics, college prestige do have a considerable weight.</p>

<p>GWU is known for its political activism and its location will give me access to a lot of internships. However, i'm afraid that because everyone is in into politics, the chances of standing out will be harder. NYU seems like the perfect location, many connections, known in the Eastern world, etc and tied for ranking with Brandeis. However, NYU will leave me about $60,000- $80,000 in debts. Finally, BRANDEIS gave me a full ride, I like the warm community, small class size, many research opportunities, and the liberal arts education. However, it's virtually unknown outside of America and scores VERY low on international rankings. </p>

<p>So for someone who will eventually work in Asia and is very politically active, which school would you recommend, Sorry it's so long! </p>

<p>THANKS GUYS!</p>

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<p>*more THAN rankings, i meant. sorry!</p>

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<p>I would probably go NYU. Given your interest in working abroad, I think NYU’s study abroad program would be something you would appreciate.<br>
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<p>BUMP// any more suggestions?</p>

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<p>BUMPPPP </p>

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<p>You might want to talk with Bob Art, an eminent International relations expert who has taught at both Brandeis and Harvard for decades. At Brandeis, he trained Robert Galluci, who became the longtime dean of the Georgetown School of Foreign Service. Professor Art presumably could give you examples of careers available abroad with a Brandeis degree and international recognition of the Brandeis brand. </p>

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<p>NYU. It has a globally recognized name.</p>

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<p>I think it would be idiotic to choose NYU with the prospect of taking on $80,000 in debt when you have a full ride to Brandeis as an option. For the same price, you could essentially buy a masters degree at one of the internationally recognized Ivies, UC Berkeley, or Stanford. </p>

<p>What do you want to do in East Asia? How fluent are you in any of the languages most commonly spoken in the region? How would you pay back the $80,000 in debt?</p>