u/v1shakha

Hello everyone!!!! 🩷

I'm debating turning down Georgetown SFS for Stanford, but it's a really difficult decision because for political science, I feel like the connections you could make and opportunities you could get at DC are unparalleled - Georgetown is the gold standard for international relations. I was wondering if anyone here was doing a similar major, or faced a similar decision, and what ultimately made them pick Stanford? What sort of opportunities have you been able to have? For example, I was wondering if someone could tell me more about the Bing Stanford in Washington Program? Of course, these are not the only reasons I'm debating, but it's definitely one of my major ones - I feel like I could adjust to the other cons. Thank you so much for your help!!! 😁

Hello everyone!!!❤️

I recently was accepted to Georgetown SFS for International Politics, and was all set to go, before suddenly receiving an acceptance to Stanford for Political Science!!!! I was really looking forward to DC, as I love how accessible the city is, and the direct pathway/opportunities you can get at Georgetown to the government are absolutely unparalleled, even among HYPSM and other Ivies. I doubt that there's any better school to go to for anything under the international relations wing, and if you want to get a PoliSci job right out of undergrad. But, Stanford is Stanford. I feel like it'd be naïve to ignore the prestige and, consequently, those connections. I also do have family in the Bay Area, so I'd have a support system, but I was looking forward to the independence at DC and I feel being there would be better for growth. Also, I do have family near the DC area, albeit much further away than they would be at Stanford, so I wouldn't be completely alone. Weather isn't much of a concern for me - while I do enjoy all four seasons, and can very well deal with the cold, I'm not entirely averse to having sun 24/7 if it means I get to attend Stanford. I was only able to walk Georgetown's campus, but I'll be having an official prospective student's tour for Stanford in the upcoming weeks. One of my only worries is at Georgetown, because I'd be SFS, it would be too pre-professional and I wouldn't really be able to explore all my interests. Still, right now, career-wise, I really like the idea of going into diplomacy and again, you can't beat SFS in international relations - there's no doubt I'd be incredibly well prepared. But Stanford opens so many doors across a broad range of fields, and its political science department is nothing to scoff at. My other concern about Stanford is it's sort of a bubble and I really do love the fact that DC is *right there* at Georgetown. I feel like whichever option I pick, I'll regret not choosing the other - there are such unique, special opportunities at both. For reference, I'm a transfer! Has anyone else here faced a similar decision and picked Georgetown over another competitive school? If so, why?

Hello everyone!!!❤️

I recently was accepted to Georgetown SFS for International Politics, and was all set to go, before suddenly receiving an acceptance to Stanford for Political Science!!!! I was really looking forward to DC, as I love how accessible the city is, and the direct pathway/opportunities you can get at Georgetown to the government are absolutely unparalleled, even among HYPSM and other Ivies. I doubt that there's any better school to go to for anything under the international relations wing, and if you want to get a PoliSci job right out of undergrad. But, Stanford is Stanford. I feel like it'd be naïve to ignore the prestige and, consequently, those connections. I also do have family in the Bay Area, so I'd have a support system, but I was looking forward to the independence at DC and I feel being there would be better for growth. Also, I do have family near the DC area, albeit much further away than they would be at Stanford, so I wouldn't be completely alone. Weather isn't much of a concern for me - while I do enjoy all four seasons, and can very well deal with the cold, I'm not entirely averse to having sun 24/7 if it means I get to attend Stanford. I was only able to walk Georgetown's campus, but I'll be having an official prospective student's tour for Stanford in the upcoming weeks. One of my only worries is at Georgetown, because I'd be SFS, it would be too pre-professional and I wouldn't really be able to explore all my interests. Still, right now, career-wise, I really like the idea of going into diplomacy and again, you can't beat SFS in international relations - there's no doubt I'd be incredibly well prepared. But Stanford opens so many doors across a broad range of fields, and its political science department is nothing to scoff at. My other concern about Stanford is it's sort of a bubble and I really do love the fact that DC is *right there* at Georgetown. I feel like whichever option I pick, I'll regret not choosing the other - there are such unique, special opportunities at both. For reference, I'm a transfer! Any thoughts/advice? I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has 😄

Hello everyone!!!❤️

I recently was accepted to Georgetown SFS for International Politics, and was all set to go, before suddenly receiving an acceptance to Stanford for Political Science!!!! I was really looking forward to DC, as I love how accessible the city is, and the direct pathway/opportunities you can get at Georgetown to the government are absolutely unparalleled, even among HYPSM and other Ivies. I doubt that there's any better school to go to for anything under the international relations wing, and if you want to get a PoliSci job right out of undergrad. But, Stanford is Stanford. I feel like it'd be naïve to ignore the prestige and, consequently, those connections. I also do have family in the Bay Area, so I'd have a support system, but I was looking forward to the independence at DC and I feel being there would be better for growth. Also, I do have family near the DC area, albeit much further away than they would be at Stanford, so I wouldn't be completely alone. Weather isn't much of a concern for me - while I do enjoy all four seasons, and can very well deal with the cold, I'm not entirely averse to having sun 24/7 if it means I get to attend Stanford. I was only able to walk Georgetown's campus, but I'll be having an official prospective student's tour for Stanford in the upcoming weeks. One of my only worries is at Georgetown, because I'd be SFS, it would be too pre-professional and I wouldn't really be able to explore all my interests. Still, right now, career-wise, I really like the idea of going into diplomacy and again, you can't beat SFS in international relations - there's no doubt I'd be incredibly well prepared. But Stanford opens so many doors across a broad range of fields (if it matters at all, I'm minoring in philosophy), and its political science department is nothing to scoff at. My main concern about Stanford is it's sort of a bubble (especially in comparison to Georgetown). I feel like whichever option I pick, I'll regret not choosing the other - there are such unique, special opportunities at both. For reference, I'm a transfer, and haven't heard back about finaid yet! Any thoughts/advice? I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has 😄

Hello everyone!!! Hope this is the right sub (sorry in advance if not)❤️

I recently was accepted to Georgetown SFS for International Politics, and was all set to go, before suddenly receiving an acceptance to Stanford for Political Science!!!! I was really looking forward to DC, as I love how accessible the city is, and the direct pathway/opportunities you can get at Georgetown to the government are absolutely unparalleled, even among HYPSM and other Ivies. I doubt that there's any better school to go to for anything under the international relations wing, and if you want to get a PoliSci job right out of undergrad. But, Stanford is Stanford. I feel like it'd be naïve to ignore the prestige and, consequently, those connections. I also do have family in the Bay Area, so I'd have a support system, but I was looking forward to the independence at DC and I feel being there would be better for growth. Also, I do have family near the DC area, albeit much further away than they would be at Stanford, so I wouldn't be completely alone. Weather isn't much of a concern for me - while I do enjoy all four seasons, and can very well deal with the cold, I'm not entirely averse to having sun 24/7 if it means I get to attend Stanford. I was only able to walk Georgetown's campus, but I'll be having an official prospective student's tour for Stanford in the upcoming weeks. One of my only worries is at Georgetown, because I'd be SFS, it would be too pre-professional and I wouldn't really be able to explore all my interests. Still, right now, career-wise, I really like the idea of going into diplomacy and again, you can't beat SFS in international relations - there's no doubt I'd be incredibly well prepared. But Stanford opens so many doors across a broad range of fields (if it matters at all, I'm minoring in philosophy), and its political science department is nothing to scoff at. I feel like whichever option I pick, I'll regret not choosing the other - there are such unique, special opportunities at both. Any thoughts/advice? I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has 😄