URGENT: UC Berkeley vs. Georgetown :0

mom483
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:25:08 +0000

You don’t mention COST, which I would think would be a giant factor in your decision. If cost were not an object, it seems like Georgetown would be a fantastic opportunity for a history major. What are your career aspirations? If they include politics or law, then Georgetown will bring you closer to the hub. You’ll make connections in DC that will lead to jobs in those fields. Regarding the assumed “laid-back”-ness of Cal, I definitely wouldn’t assume that. Those kids are focused and working hard, and Cal isn’t exactly a party school. It might be easier to find a place to fit in at a small liberal arts school rather than a huge place like Cal. Don’t get me wrong, UCB is a great place (my son is in engineering there) but given what you’re looking for, maybe Georgetown would be a better choice.