Political Science?

Ashlin
Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:28:07 +0000

I’ve really fallen for Reed. I love the quirkiness, and I think I’d be really happy there both academically and socially. Also, Portland rocks. There is, however, one small problem. I want to major in Political Science with a focus on International Relations, and I have heard bad reviews of that department at Reed. Looking through the faculty on the website there seems to be a focus on philosophy and American centric thinking, with almost no internationally focused professors. I have also been accepted to Carnegie Mellon and Macalester, both of which seem to have stronger and more varied Political Science programs (Mac has several majors/departments that fit into my interests). However, I didn’t feel the same passion for learning on these other campuses. I also don’t think I’d fit in as well socially. I really want Reed to work, but I don’t want to be stuck in a weak department. Does anyone have any insight into Political Science at Reed?