School of International Relations (SIR)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I know I've already created this thread in the general USC forum, but I sort of need to get my decision made sooner rather than later...</p>

<p>For those of you that intend to be IR majors, what have you heard about USC's SIR? Is it good/reputable?</p>

<p>I've also been accepted to george washington university in D.C.. and am having a hard time choosing between the two. I feel like USC is a better/stronger overall school, but that GWU has both location and an actual undergraduate college devoted to IR.</p>

<p>Advice, anyone? Thanks</p>

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<p>I am also interested in USC's SIR program. Am considering turning down $20,000 USC scholarship to attend Tufts (paying full price). Am I crazy??</p>

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<p>Well, it depends. How much finaid are you getting from Tufts? Is finaid a big consideration for you and your family? </p>

<p>Tufts <em>does</em> have the more renowned program in IR, but if $ is an issue, and you're getting zero or near to nothing from Tufts, then you should go where the finaid is.</p>

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<p>Have not heard from Tufts financial aid but am expecting 0 due to family income. All other private schools have given me 0.</p>

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<p>Hmm, why don't you post under Tufts' thread? You could get more responses.</p>

<p>It sounds like if you expect to receive $0 from Tufts and are still considering Tufts, that USC's finaid is not that much of a deciding factor for you. Sounds like you really want to go to Tufts; and it makes sense, the IR program is the top in the country. I'm an IR senior here, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>lolabelle, how about posting this in the parents forum? You will get great input there from parents/professionals/teachers/etc...</p>

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<p>USC's financial aid is all merit scholarship. My family can make tufts work financially but have to consider sister going off to college in 3 years and have a hard time turning down $80,000 over 4 years with the thought that I will be going to grad school. btw, my dad is a USC grad and very involved with the school. It's not my favorite due to it's location, size, and amount of students that matriculate from my high school.</p>

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<p>It sounds like you have to sit down and talk to your parents. Maybe you can find a happy middle ground? Let us know what you decide!</p>

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<p>Hmm..can some more peopel comment on the SIR program...?</p>

<p>I don't think anyone's quite answered kjmaui or my question</p>

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<p>Oh, and thanks in advance</p>

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<p>i'd like to know too because i've been accepted to SIR and i love usc and its my first choice, but i'd love to hear more about the program</p>

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<p>according to wikipedia, its ranked 10th in the nation. The international relations-global business is 5th in the nation.</p>

<p>I'm a future IR major myself! Woot class of 2011!</p>

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<p>lol same i had a hard time deciding btw usc and nyu for IR but i eventually chose usc cuz it actually had a campus..but yeah iono much about the SIR program either..except that it's the 3rd oldest in the nation and prob the best you'll find on the west coast</p>