<p>Can anyone comment on the overall attitudes of these different schools, or even just the coasts? I was set on Georgetown until I visited and got a very snobby vibe, but I've been told this is just eastern mentality (im from chicago). im a pretty laid back person, and I dont know if I would be happy there. please help me! may 1 is disgustingly close...
i know everyone here is obviously biased, but any insight would be so helpful.</p>
<p>I am from Cape Cod, MA and the whole East Coast "snob" issue is not true. I can definitely say that the East coast is not to blame for the snobiness you recieved, (although New Yorkers do have a slight issue with this) it was more likely from the whole DC thing (ie being the center of the nation, or something.) But I can certainly say from my experience, East coast people aren't snobby, very sarcastic and cynical, but definitly not snobby. </p>
<p>My freind is going to Georgetown and she is really excited. My cousin also went there, and is currently doing very well (he was a business major.) So I believe that Georgetown is a good school (but this all depends on the major, of course.) But, I, on the other hand, am going to USC, so in no way am I saying that Georgetown is better than USC, because obviously, if I'm going to USC, it mustn't be that great (some East coast sarcasm for you.)</p>
<p>Overall, I would say that it all depends on what you are plannign to major in- Political Science or something to that effect, I would probably say Georgetown, but anything else, I would definitly go with USC- it's California!</p>
<p>I can't say much about Georgetown, but as for USC...</p>
<p>The atmosphere is laid-back, you will have people laying around on the grass who are reading, sunbathing, eating, talking w/ friends, sleeping, etc.</p>
<p>And the "happiness factor" is definately there; the students are all happy to be at USC.</p>
<p>Regarding mad-toast's post, I don't know if Georgetown's (international) business is obviously better than USC. Marshall/business is #9, and there are specific programs like International/East Asian/Cimena business available if you're a business major --it's all about what you make of USC's oppurtunities!</p>
<p>Georgetown snobby?? Dunno what school you were at. Personally, I like both schools and have been around Georgetown a lot (not only do I live outside DC but my dad's a Hoya alum). I would say DC is a better city when it comes to getting out and doing stuff in the surrounding area. You definitely don't need a car at Georgetown; the METRO is an awesome public transport system.</p>