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Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>So, I know there have been a bunch of these threads, but I'm really desperate for some advice here!</p>

<p>I'm conflicted between SFS and U-Michigan.
Some background: I'm from Michigan, so it would be in state (a huge diff, as I'm not getting any money from gtown). Plus, michigan is closer to home, less of a big transitions, more broad in terms of options, bigger so more resources etc.</p>

<p>Georgetown- I've visisted and I love the feel; I definitely am looking forward to the SFS core, and the opportunities of being in DC...</p>

<p>Definitely interested in International Affairs/ Politics, but I'm thinking of more a psychological/philosophical/cultural approach. Ideally I would like to bring such an approach to current foreign policy, as opposed to just looking at economics/ geopolitics etc...</p>

<p>At Michigan, I would be considering the Ford School of Public Policy eventually, so I guess I would like some info on that direct comparison as well! I've heard a lot about SFS (and how prestigious it is), but not so much about the Ford School, so if anyone has any info... it would be much appreciated...</p>

<p>I personally would love ANY thoughts you may have on this matter!</p>

<p>but, somewhat specifically, some questions would be...</p>

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<li>is there enough of a difference between the two programs - rank, prestige, future opportunity wise - to justify such a large difference in price?</li>
<li>from a standpoint of getting an overall undergrad college experience - in terms of campus activities, social stuff, exploring diff interests/ hobbies - is that something that may be lacking at georgetown compared to umich.</li>
<li>when picking between schools, what factors would you say are most important? (in your opinion of course...)</li>
<li>In terms of finding connections through professors - whether it is helping one out with some research they are doing or actually finding a job - which would be more helpful?</li>
<li>And finally, when looking beyond undergrad, does one seem to have a distinct advantage in terms of getting a renknowned job, or getting into graduate school?</li>
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<p>Thanks so much for all your help in advance!</p>

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<p>As I said in another thread, when you are talking about internaltional affairs, Georgetown SFS is the epicenter of the world for the development and executiion of policy. There are more connected players on its campus than anywhere else in the world. In my view, the opportunity to have class with a former Head of State or Cabinet Officer or major Agency head (US AID or CIA) cannot be quantified in terms of money and a conventional analysis of courses, relative tuitions and programs. SFS is where people live IR.</p>

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<p>One thing to consider is that the SFS offers a major called “Culture & Politics” and another called “Science, Technology, and International Affairs.” While IR is often thought of as a strictly political and economic study, you can explore different disciplines and their relationship to IR at Georgetown.</p>

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<p>thanks for the insight so far!</p>

<p>As, somewhat mentioned throughout, a major factor that it is coming down to is cost. I’ve heard mention of the prestige of SFS overall (specifically in the Ole Miss thread), but compared to U-Michigan, would you say Georgetown is still a totally different league? or is it more comparable…?</p>