<p>So, I've narrowed my dilemma down to these schools. I dont have a major in mind, but I am leaning away from natural sciences and tech - so far that's a s specific as I can get. I guess the school will determing the major.</p>
<p>UNC - I have a scholarship here and am in state, so it's virtually free. And I know it's a great education, and I'm a bred tarheel, but I feel like I'll get too much education and not enough experience. Non-natural sci Internships/research ops are very limited in the Triangle, and I dont think clubs/community work will cut it. I also want to travel, do high-level negotiation/work, and I feel UNC prepares people for sedentary (yet successful) lifestyles. I'll probably go into business here.</p>
<p>Duke - I see it as UNC 2.0. Same issues, except for that Duke has a much better reputation...but is giving me NO MONEY. I also feel a humanities degree from Duke (undergrad business program seemed wattered down) will be difficult to use for jobs, esp. in this economy. And I dont plan on becoming a professor</p>
<p>Georgetown - it almost fits me perfectly. I'm into history/culture/international affairs, and I got into the SFS. Best IR school in America. But again, I get no money, and I feel like if I want to change my career path (I like international affairs, but whether I can get into it as a lifestyle is a different issue). I also feel that it's quite catholic, and I dont really want that to influence my education (I mean, objectively yes, but infusing it in class discussion - very hard to stand).</p>
<p>As a note, location isn't a huge factor (except Georgetown, where it obviously benefits my field), and Ive been told cost is not an issue (but I still feel guilty about busting the bank). Ive been told education is the best investment possible, but does this hold up when the cheaper option is so good?</p>
<p>I actually live like 15 min away from georgetown and know a freshmen there now from my high school…the connections at that school (for more than just government and int. relations) are amazing b/c of the diversity of people in dc. It does have an intellectual vibe though that is similar to duke and it is less of a community b/c of the location (students typically venture OFF campus on the weekends to georgetown/dc cause the clubs…this makes it feel like less of a college experience, but that is my personal opinion). Just thought a “dc” perspective could help! Good luck</p>
<p>I also live very close to georgetown and my mom went there, and loved it. On the other hand, my dad went to duke and loved that. I may be transferring to unc and will hopefully love it! All are great schools so I wouldn’t say that one is better than the other, I would just pick the one that you like most and fits your personality. I do know quite a bit about georgetown and I do know that there are TONS of people from all over the country and world there, and the catholic part of it isn’t really a problem since there are so many people who aren’t. It is also generally a very liberal school, so I wouldn’t worry too much about classes involving religion. Most people also go out to clubs in DC and georgetown is in a great location with all kinds of things to do. There is definitely a campus feel, but many more people will go off campus than at Duke or unc. Since you are undecided I would go with the school that has the most options, so basically see which of the schools have more of what you might want to major in. Since I don’t know too much about the other two I can really only help you with what I know about gtown. Hope that helps you and goodluck! My best advice is pick the school that fits you best :)</p>
<p>Much better cultural and entertainment life at Georgetown. Light-years ahead of either UNC or Duke. You can also take the cheap buses to NYC for the weekend from Georgetown.</p>
Good luck</p>