<p>Gettysburg turns out to be Son's very first college visit. He'll be there on Monday. Anybody have tips on must-dos or must-sees or must-asks? He's a HS junior.</p>
<p>Hi... class of '04 alum here.</p>
<p>My advice would be to take the basic college tour and then, depending on what you think your son might be interested in, poke around that department and talk to some of the kids or professors there. I'm a little biased, but I'd definitely check out the science center as it's pretty awesome. </p>
<p>If you have the time, I'd visit some places in town, too. If you're in need of a coffee and a quick bite to eat, try the Ragged Edge up on Chambersburg St (about a block north of campus) or if you want something more substantial there's always the Pub in the town square. Gettysburg is a great little college town and beautiful to boot!</p>
<p>If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Hope you have fun!</p>
<p>Do you know anything about the International Affairs major? I am applying to schools in DC and then I found out from some friends that GC supposedly has a good program. I don't want to spend much time on campus, I'm interested in study abroad and a semester at the UN or a semester in DC. Is that a possibility at GC? Also, do you get bored in such a small town - what or where do you go for fun?</p>
<p>Hey Waveswatcher,</p>
<p>I'm not terribly familiar with the International Affairs program unfortunately. I do know that it is more of a dual major rather than a major in and of itself (most people pair with history, poli sci, or econ) and that it is fairly competitive (you cannot just join the program, you must apply and be admitted). I can speak on the poli sci department, however, and it's probably one of the best ones on campus. All of the courses I took in that department are very well run and, while difficult, are extremely enjoyable. It's a very active department with a lot of connections, so getting internships, jobs, etc typically isn't a problem.</p>
<p>As for your desire to study abroad at the UN or in DC, Gettysburg actually has programs at both. </p>
<p>Here is a bit on the UN program: Gettysburg</a> College - Gettysburg at the United Nations through Drew University
And the two DC programs:
Gettysburg</a> College - Gettysburg in Washington, D.C. through Lutheran College Washington Semester
and Gettysburg</a> College - Gettysburg in Washington, DC through American University</p>
<p>There are also a ton of other study abroad opportunities. The ladies in the office were always very nice and willing to work with me even though I was thinking of going to a country we didn't have any affiliated programs with (Russia); so basically, if you want to do something -- even if it's not on the list -- the college really tries to work with you to make it happen.</p>
<p>If you've really fallen in love with the work you're doing during your Away Semester/Internship, it's possible to go back for a second semester during your senior year. I think it's approved on a case-by-case basis, but it's definitely another way to get off campus a bit more. </p>
<p>As for the town, I never particularly got bored. Granted, I came from a pretty similar town so perhaps that is just me, but there were always things for me to do... from parties at the Attic (the college's nightclub), poetry slams at a local cafe, movies, plays, and concerts (which seem pretty top shelf now with the Conservatory). I was also really involved with tutoring, volunteering, and varsity sports so I never really had too much time on my hands to be bored. It's certainly no Philly or Manhattan, but Gettysburg is very charming and I'm glad to have experienced college in such a typical college-town. </p>
<p>As always, if you have any other questions, just ask (I desperately need someone to divert my attention away from parasitology... procrastination is my friend!) :)</p>