<p>I'm an econ major trying to decide where to study abroad and I'm looking for your opinion. Both programs, Sciences Po in Paris and London School of Economics (LSE), are a year long. LSE is very well known in the states, much more than Sciences Po. But I think I want to make my french fluent. Do you think people in the US know about Sciences Po? (Thats my biggest worry.)
If anyone has attended LSE or Science Po I would be very interested in your opinion and experience.</p>
<p>to clarify, I was looking for anyone's opinion, not just people who have attended LSE or Sciences Po.</p>
<p>I imagine more people in the states have heard of LSE than Sciences Po. Nevertheless, among those who are aware of both, Sciences Po may actually look more impressive; fewer Americans attend and it's obviously more difficult to do well in a foreign language school, especially such an elite one. </p>
<p>I say it depends on who you're interested in impressing. If you want a more international career, go with Sciences Po; if you're strictly after integrating study abroad with a more domestic focus in econ or poli sci, LSE is probably the better choice. </p>
<p>I've known people who have attended both; none have come back unhappy but the Sciences Po people were definitely more ecstatic about the school and the educational opportunities it afforded. </p>
<p>Note these recommendations are based on reputation and perception alone, not the quality of academics.</p>
<p>If its study abroad then just go to the one you want to go to, don't think about prestige at all.</p>
<p>I would suggest Science-Po so that you can really master another language. Also as columbia2007 pointed out:</p>
<p>"among those who are aware of both, Sciences Po may actually look more impressive"</p>
<p>So don't take LSE over Sciences-po just because you think that it will be more recognized in the states (or vice-versa)</p>
<p>"Do you think people in the US know about Sciences Po? (That's my biggest worry.)"</p>
<p>That shouldn't be your biggest worry</p>
<p>My 2 cents</p>
<p>Both schools are very prestigious and well-known among those who are informed in the US. Focus your decision on other parameters, such as the foreign language, city culture, etc.</p>
<p>Where are you attending college now, and have you already been accepted for your year abrpad at both LSE and Sciences-Po?</p>
<p>I'm at columbia now, and yes I've been accepted to both programs.</p>
<p>thanks for the advice!</p>