Tufts VS. GWU Elliott School of International Affairs

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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<p>I am an international student and was accepted at Tufts and The Elliott School of International Affairs.</p>

<p>I want to study Poli Sci/IR/IA .
I am very attracted by Tufts for the very strong academics and the high quality of education ( small class sizes taught exclusively by profs...)</p>

<p>However, I am also drawn by D.C. and the opportunities and professional connections GW seems to offer.</p>

<p>Do you know if Tufts graduates get good jobs, is the academic difference between Tufts and GW drastic?</p>

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<p>both are terribly good, i believe Tufts has the better overal program. GWU is in DC and so I believe that has a better and more political atmosphere, however they do not have a real campus. It's like NYU, just buildings and buildings.
I think Tufts has better academics in those fields but GWU has a better social scene as well as amazing IR.
Tufts kids also are known to catch the 'Tufts Syndrome'. eek</p>

<p>oooh your last question. Tufts is the overal better school, but they are almost on equal playing fields in IR/Poli Sci and IA. Tufts is slightly better.</p>

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<p>Tufts ;-) !!!</p>

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<p>Tufts is actually on much higher playing field than GWU.</p>

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<p>Much higher!</p>

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<p>Yeah , I'm Pretty much set on going to Tufts.
I'm gonna miss living in D.C. but Boston is great too and I can do a semester in Washington.
Also, do you know if Tufts graduates get good jobs after graduation and if Tufts undegrads get into Fletcher with a sort of "priority"?</p>

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<p>There's an early admission to Fletcher program that Tufts undergrads can apply to but I feel like they only take 1 or 2 a year, so though that opportunity exists, it's still not a sure-bet by any means. You can find info about it online. That being said, if you don't get in to Fletcher through that early-admit program, I do think that Fletcher knows that if you studied IR undergrad at Tufts, you come from the best background possible -- plus, they'll be familiar with the professors you had who'll write your recommendations, and understand what a good grade/GPA at Tufts is.</p>

<p>Job placement for me and my fellow IR majors who are about to graduate has been pretty good so far!</p>

<p>Plus -- you can't do the big internships during the school year anyway due to your coursework, so you might as well just spend summers in D.C., working full-time, and then it won't matter if you go to school in D.C., Boston, or Milwaukee.</p>

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<p>Tufts >>>> GWU</p>

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<p>Yeah, the only advantage I can see GW offering over Tufts is its location in DC for internships and such. With that being said Boston is an amazing college city, that you surely will be happy with. The only program in DC that would top Tufts in my opinion is Georgetown's international affairs programs. A choice i'm torn between right now.</p>

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<p>Mikey: I picked Tufts over Gtown ;-) And never looked back. PM me if you have any questions. User "Kofi000" is an SFS transfer to Tufts, also</p>

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<p>Not that I'm not a Tufts-over-GW kid myself, but, edward, what did you expect posting on the Tufts board ? ;-)</p>

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<p>no way jose(rightbackatyou)</p>

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<p>Or Cream live in London 2006 ???
Or Eric Claptons Crossroads Gitar Festival in Texas ????</p>

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<p>The only disadvantage of GWU is that the tuition is HORRIFICALLY expensive. The added perk is that you can insert a "THE" when referencing your university.</p>

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<p>and it has NO campus... well not at the main campus..... that didn't sound right....</p>

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<p>Yeah I actually do have that Cash album my man. I do like his music alot.</p>

<p>It's not seeing Black Moon's album though ;)</p>

<p>I guess it depends what you want out of your music.</p>

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<p>I was torn between GWU and Tufts for the longest time until I realized how much bigger GW is: it's a huge school! I went to the Open House and felt completely lost in the crowd when I visited a dorm, and that cinched my decision. I love Tufts' size (it's not so large that you feel lost in the shuffle, but it's not so small that you know everybody). I also heard that moving off-campus at GW can get ridiculously expensive. I haven't regretted my decision (except for a few seconds outside in February - brr!).</p>