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GW SEAS w/ 30k scholarship or Tufts? Please Help!

Hey guys!
Now I have to choose between Tufts and SEAS of George Washington University, which offers me an annual scholarship of 30k. I am an int' student and not very sure what to major in. I have to maintain enrollment in SEAS of GW in order to obtain the scholarship, so if I went there I think I am gonna major in Computer Science. However, many people tell me that the program at GW is not very strong. If I went to Tufts I think I will also try subjects like economics, international relations to find my real interest. People say I can enjoy the authentic American liberal arts education at Tufts.
Locations of both institutions are great. I think there are as many internship opportunities at Tufts as at GW? After graduation, which has better prestige at big companies or top grad schools? My family is not rich, so the 30k scholarship is a really big tempt. I should decide for the long run nevertheless.
In short, Comp Sci at GW w/ 30k scholarship or Tufts?
Thank you for your time!
7 repliesNow I have to choose between Tufts and SEAS of George Washington University, which offers me an annual scholarship of 30k. I am an int' student and not very sure what to major in. I have to maintain enrollment in SEAS of GW in order to obtain the scholarship, so if I went there I think I am gonna major in Computer Science. However, many people tell me that the program at GW is not very strong. If I went to Tufts I think I will also try subjects like economics, international relations to find my real interest. People say I can enjoy the authentic American liberal arts education at Tufts.
Locations of both institutions are great. I think there are as many internship opportunities at Tufts as at GW? After graduation, which has better prestige at big companies or top grad schools? My family is not rich, so the 30k scholarship is a really big tempt. I should decide for the long run nevertheless.
In short, Comp Sci at GW w/ 30k scholarship or Tufts?
Thank you for your time!
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Replies to: GW SEAS w/ 30k scholarship or Tufts? Please Help!
Limz, I found Tufts to be sub optimal in location. Not in Boston- a train ride away. DC is truly a great city: Perfect size, manageable, historic. In New England, winter is freezing. DC weather is nice for a lot of the year, and the winters are milder (although they had killer snow this year). And GW internship possibilities? The best.
I can't comment on the strength of the computer science program, though.
Then, GWU.
Go to the "cheapest" (for you, after scholarships) school that you can find.
I've never heard anyone said that DC weather is nice most of the year. I dislike it.