Northeastern University (full tuition) vs. Georgetown (w/ 20k grant)

vienna_man
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:14:42 +0000

In making your decision, the fact that you are undecided on career and want to explore various academic paths and potetnial careers points to going to Georgetown. Washington DC in the year 2012 is at the center of the universe in terms of proximity to the nation’s major economic, cultural and political institutions. It is,with oufits like Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Capital One, the World Bank, the Fed and Ginnie Mae at the center of finance. With outfits like the Smithsonian, the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, CSIS, Brookings, Heritage etc. it is at the center of American intellectual life. It is the seat of power for the government.

The possibilities that are available in Washington in 2012 are greater than any place in America save New York City. The additional cost of attending the leading university in this city are well worth it in my view. Georgetown and its opportunities make it one of a true handful of univerisites where the opportunity is truly priceless and beyond any conventional cost-benefit analysis.