What Would You Do?

Transfer Students
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<p>I just finished my freshman year at a highly-ranked LAC in the Midwest. I did not want to go to the school and was not particularly happy this year, but I did well academically, made friends, and, most importantly, made excellent professional connections (I am a Political Science major and have had two political internships, with the offer of a third in the fall). I applied to transfer and was accepted to UVA and Georgetown, two of my top choices. I haven't received my aid packages from either, but assuming they're feasible, I am torn as to whether to go to a school that would challenge me more (I'm fairly bored currently) and where I would be happier, or to stay in my current situation for the sake of the job/resume benefits I'll reap in the long term.</p>

<p>Any and all advice would be appreciated. I've spent too long turning this over in my head and would like some outside input! Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>I would absolutely go to Georgetown if I was in your position. Poli sci at Georgetown is top-notch, no?</p>

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<p>i cant imagine why you’d have less job/resume benefits from uva or gtown?</p>

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<p>@linababe - simply because my current institution is located in the state capital. I worked at the legislature this semester and have already amassed a lot of connections to people in the political world here.</p>

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<p>well thats awesome!! although georgetown is located in the nation’s capital… maybe you could use some of those connections you already have to get you opportunities in dc</p>