Hi all,
Currently debating between Occidental College in LA, and American University in DC. I’m tentatively planning in majoring in something relating to international studies, and both schools offer great programs. Occidental does offer an internship at the UN in NYC, but American has all the obvious benefits of being in DC. 1st year costs will be the same, but after I should be getting ~10,000 more from Oxy (sibling attending school). I’m totally stuck with this decision, and any insights/advice would be immensely helpful.
Go with Oxy, it seems like you have more perks going there
Occidental will offer a more close-knit experience, better teaching quality, excellent poli sci/international studies, offers opportunities (like the Dc semester and the campaign semester), and will be cheaper starting next year, so it sounds like the best choice for you.