<p>To preface this, I'm not even sure I would necessarily want to do what I'm wondering about, but I'm curious to hear if it is possible.</p>
<p>I will very likely be transferring to Georgetown as a sophomore next year, accepted into the college as a French major. Would it be possible at all to do an internal transfer to SFS either junior year or before I matriculate in the fall? I know its difficult in any circumstance, but is it feasible at all?</p>
<p>Also, how would you all compare the Government major in the College to SFS? I am interested in international relations above all and I'm in Elliot at GW right now, so I'm worried about transferring out of a school with that speciality.</p>
<p>Any thoughts/suggestions would be very helpful--thanks!!</p>
<p>nothingggg? i really need all the help i can get!</p>
<p>From what we were told during our admission visit, it is very hard to transfer from the college into the SFS. There just aren't that many spaces to begin with and not many open up later on. If your goal is to be in the SFS, why not apply directly to this program? I strongly suggest you discuss your intentions with someone in the Admissions office. You may end up transferring to G'Town and not be able to pursue the degree you really want.</p>
<p>Krocket606: I have had several friends who did an internal transfer from COL to SFS. The only thing I can see that may hurt you is if you are accepted into the SFS from the COL, you will probably have to stay another semester or two at Georgetown. This normally is not a problem for freshmen who do an internal transfer, but as you are going from GW -> COL -> SFS, you may need extra time to catch up on the core requirements.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any thoughts on the comparison between SFS and the Government major within the College?</p>
<p>The Department of Government at Georgetown is one of the best anywhere and the undergrad program in it is very strong. A lot of faculty in the SFS have dual appointments in the Government Department as well. </p>
<p>It ultimately depends on your interests. If you're really just interested in straight up political science/international politics Gov in the College would probably suit you pretty well. </p>
<p>The difference is that the SFS starts with that general IR framework and then let's you get much more specific with its majors. Looking at regions or comparing them, specific policy topics (environment, energy), etc. So the SFS ends up being really specialized. </p>
<p>If all you want is either a general IR background Gov. will provide you with a great foundation for whatever you want to do. If you have some sort of niche interest within IR then the SFS will be the place for you.</p>