<p>both are great schools. If you’re interested in science and international relations/studies, Georgetown has more options combining the two than Tufts. I would say Tufts has better science facilities overall. For IR+science, Georgetown has majors in:</p>
<p>-International Health in the School of Nursing and Health Studies. This major includes HUMAN focused science courses (anatomy and physiology I and II, medical microbiology, human growth and development, biochemistry of human functioning, for example) with public/international health courses (epidemiology, global patterns of disease, globalization and health, health promotion and disease prevention, for example), as well as THREE built in internships in the curriculum, culminating in a practical experience abroad (i.e. not a study abroad, but actually conducting a study abroad using the knowledge you gained over 3 years). There also is a human patient simulator that you can use in some courses and in your research if you decide to.</p>
<p>-Biology of Global Health in Georgetown College. This is the major that has more of a general science focus. You’ll take General Biology I and II, General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, and Genetics (required for all majors in the bio department at Gtown). You’ll then take the Gateway to Biology of Global Health in the sophomore year, which introduces you to the major. Then you can take courses like Bioinformatics, Population Genetics, Immunology, Virology, Parasitology (all relevant to studying epidemics/pandemics/endemics, etc.) There’s also unique courses open to all students, such as Shaping National Health Policy, Health in Conflicts, Crises, and Disasters, Women’s Health, Human Genetics, etc.</p>
<p>-Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA), concentration in Biotechnology and Global Health, in the School of Foreign Service. This will have more of an IR focus to it than the others. You’ll become fluent in a second language, study at least 4 economics courses, 3 history, and 2 government courses. You can then take courses in the International Health and Biology departments, as well as STIA specific courses, such as Politics of International Health, Global Health Ethics, Science and Technology in the Global Arena, etc.</p>
<p>So, Georgetown has three very different options that combine science and international relations. You can add pre-med to any of these, with Biology of Global Health including most of the pre-med requirements in the major. You can switch between schools at anytime if you feel the need to. I would say that Tufts has better overall sciences, but if you’re interested in small science departments with majors that actually focus on and combine your interests in science and international relations, Georgetown is a great choice. There is also an Art History major at Georgetown, though I’m not familiar with it. Georgetown also has an Early Admission Program to Georgetown School of Medicine, where you can apply after sophomore year, and if you have a good application (with defined goals that you want to accomplish in your senior year instead of spending time applying to schools), you can be admitted early, without taking the MCAT. It’s very difficult to get in (very competitive), but the option is still there. Georgetown also has GERMS, Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service, where you can train to be an EMT-B, and get basic medical skills, responding not only to the University, but the surrounding communities. They also have 2 ambulances, unique among collegiate EMS organizations.</p>
<p>I’d say that over 50% of students drink at Georgetown. Students take advantage of DC, and go to various neighborhoods in it. Georgetown the neighborhood has great bars and a few clubs, and great restaurants. Parties happen both on and off campus. Georgetown doesn’t have Greek life, so student organizations take on the role of creating the weekend social life, and it’s great. People tend to study hard during the week, and have fun on the weekend. I’m sure it’s the same at Tufts. The University organizes various events as well, such as dance parties in the library (it’s actually awesome), various comedians, speakers, etc. Georgetown also has a grilling society that sometimes throws late night parties with food. There’s a diverse array of options for social life at Georgetown.</p>
<p>Georgetown also is very accessible. It does not have a Metro stop nearby, however it does have shuttle buses running to the Rosslyn and Dupont Circle metro stations, as well as the Georgetown Law campus downtown. There’s a taxi stand on campus near the Conference Center, and it is surrounded by multiple Metro bus stops with buses running all the time. So, while it is not in downtown DC, it is accessible whenever you need it to be.</p>