<p>You have offers from two excellent schools. I suggest looking at the department websites at each to see if the faculty and programs offered have you favoring one. Keep in mind that there are a few departments at UVa that might be of interest, besides [the</a> Batten School](<a href=“http://batten.virginia.edu/]the”>http://batten.virginia.edu/), as Charlie mentioned. </p>
<p>[U.Va</a>. | Department of Politics](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/politics/]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/politics/)
[U.Va</a>. | Political and Social Thought](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/pst/]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/pst/)
[U.Va</a>. | Political Philosophy, Policy and Law](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/ppl/]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/ppl/)
[U.Va</a>. | Global Development Studies & Global Development Studies](<a href=“http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/globaldevelopment/]U.Va”>http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/globaldevelopment/)
[U.Va</a>. | Department of Economics](<a href=“http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/economics/index.html]U.Va”>http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/economics/index.html)
[McIntire</a> School of Commerce | International Business Concentration](<a href=“http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/academic_programs/undergrad/concentrations/Pages/InternationalBusiness.aspx]McIntire”>http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/academic_programs/undergrad/concentrations/Pages/InternationalBusiness.aspx)</p>
<p>Also, check out these faculty, whose specialties are in international and Development Economics:
<a href=“http://news.clas.virginia.edu/economics/x14603.xml[/url]”>http://news.clas.virginia.edu/economics/x14603.xml</a></p>
<p>Caligirl, are you saying that UVa isn’t a “true American college” with all of those characteristics you listed? UVa has fantastic academics, a vibrant social scene, and a talented student population. The Grounds are the most stunning I’ve encountered…and I have a feeling I’ve visited more college campuses than most. Our international student population is very happy here!</p>
<p>I’ve noticed that you’ve commented on a few UVA vs. ___ threads lately. Are you a current UVa student or do you attend another college?</p>