Oxford PPE vs. Georgetown SFS vs. Amherst Poli Sci + Econ

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Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:06:55 +0000

OP: Even though grad school is not in your thoughts now, consider a masters at Cambridge, Tufts Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Johns Hopkins international relations, or Columbia University School of Journalism.

Think how interesting your resume would read with Oxford & any one of these masters degrees.

My point is that in 4 years you can accomplish more if you do your undergraduate studies at Oxford PPE & graduate in 3 years.

Do you really think that a program in philosophy, politics, & economics is too restrictive over 3 years ?

If you need course flexibility, use your 4th year for a masters degree in another related discipline elsewhere.

The individual attention (tutorials) at Oxford University is an incredible opportunity.

If home-sickness is a concern, then do a PG year at Lawrenceville. Otherwise, you are entering the wrong field if home-sickness is an issue.

As far as pubs & drinking, I suspect that Georgetown & Amherst students also drink alcoholic beverages.

With respect to internships & job opportunities, Oxford students do well. The top employers want brain power, work ethic & personality–but primarily brain power & a strong, demonstrated work ethic.