Tufts vs. Georgetown vs. Dartmouth

Nomorelurker
Sat, 07 Apr 2018 11:09:02 +0000

@purpleflurp4879, don’t go to GU (only because S was waitlisted ). Kidding aside, SFS is the real deal for IR, especially if you are thinking about going to work for the State Dept or want to be in the thick of things for internships relating to government and/or international business. That being said, SFS is extremely rigorous. You likely will not have the ability to double major in anything, much less Comp Sci.

GU is known for having a stringent required course load that includes humanities and religion. In SFS, you will also be required to take multiple foreign language classes and pass second language proficiency tests. I am in favor of the Jesuit philosophy of education which seeks to provide a well rounded education, but if you want to double major, you might consider Tufts or Dartmouth.

Alternatively, if you are committed to IR and have a passion for D.C. and government, GU may be the way to go. In terms of diversity, GU will have a student body from not only fifty states but from around the world. Students will come from a variety of political perspectives and many will not be Catholic or Jesuit.You might be right about lack of diversity in the socioeconomic area. Many students, perhaps a majority, will come from privileged upper middle class to wealthy backgrounds. Good luck.