Political Communication and transferring

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I will be entering my sophomore year of college this fall, however, I have been looking into transferring to GWU for my junior and senior years. </p>

<p>I was was wondering if anyone had information about the political communications major, which is part of the school of media and public affairs? Political communications seems really interesting and I would love to transfer into it. ( I am currently studying advertising and marketing communications) If anyone knows about the classes, professors, or success after college I would love to hear about it. </p>

<p>I am part of my schools Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and I was really impressed with the $7,500 scholarship that GWU offers Phi Theta Kappa members. Have any transfers actually received this scholarship? (I would only be able to attend GWU if I was offered some form of scholarship or financial aid). </p>

<p>Also, Greek life seems like a great way to meet students, especially as a transfer student. Would it be possible for a junior transfer to rush? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I doubt rush would be good for a junior/senior. I have friends who were turned down as sophomores. A lot of greek groups frown on upperclassmen joining. That’s not to say that none will take you. Besides, greek isn’t that big at GW anyway. </p>

<p>Financial aid? 7500 is all good and jolly, but what about the other… tens of thousands? $7500 out of $50,000 (tuition + living) is nothing. Find financial aid first, and fast- don’t transfer and expect to receive it afterwards. I didn’t get one red cent in financial aid, and I went there every year. If I were you, I wouldn’t go if you had to cough up more than $10,000 a year. </p>

<p>Political communicaition- fine program, good professors. In SMPA. Nice building. Requires a lot of group and individual projects. Requires a lot of labs and hands on,… will take a lot of required classes and effort to receive. Not a particularly popular major. What do you plan to do with the major, and what are the odds of it landing a job after graduation?</p>