W&M vs American

Datkid
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:05:53 +0000

Well, like bluejay said you should weigh your financial options carefully.

However, you should also know that W&M also has a very good IR program. You can check out the curriculum, compare it to AU’s see which one you like better: [W&M International Relations | Undergraduate Curriculum](http://www.wm.edu/internationalrelations/undergraduatecurriculum.php)

You should also know that W&M also has a lot of great study abroad options, and IR majors are very strongly encouraged to study abroad… so you peruse those and see if any interest you. [Study Abroad | Reves Center](http://www.wm.edu/revescenter/studyabroad/index.php)

There are study abroad programs available in England, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, Spain, Argentina, India, etc. They also added Morocco this year.

Also, there is the W&M in DC program where you get to spend an entire semester in DC and you get an internship in your field of interest that will help you network. So check that out: [W&M in Washington Program |](http://www.wm.edu/wmindc/)

Also important to your decision is Williamsburg vs. DC. Needless to say Williamsburg doesn’t provide the excitement and attractions of a big city. However, the small environment of W&M does allow you to really get to know people and forge great friendships with people.

Also, as much as you think you will major in IR now (not sure how set you are on majoring in IR) there is a very good chance that you will change your mind. I’ve heard a statistic that 85% of all freshmen who come into college and think they know what they will major in change their major at least once. So that’s something to keep in mind.

Good luck on your decision. :)