GWU Elliot School of international affairs- is it worth it?

[Anonymous]

I have another question which is broader, maybe too broad for this thread, and probably common. How does one weigh the strength of a niche program (Elliott in this case) against attending a school with more overall prestige that is non-specific, that does not have the huge breadth of programming in the subject?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

If cost is not a concern, do GWU. Better location for internships and networking opportunities with the faculty.

GW grad, don’t agree. Not better enough to justify extra cost relative to VT or WM.

+1
Also a GW grad and our DC chose from among the same schools. Chose VT for their National Security and Foreign Affairs major and is double majoring in a critical language. Fantastic experience. Other majors there in the Department of Political Science:

https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-political-science.html

It’s like a 60%+ acceptance rate for that major @ VT. Jobs are especially scarce right now and the credentialism is still off the charts when it comes to hiring. Gtown students would get a look first and VT would be far down the list. Unless, of course, you have a connection, right?
Better have ILR scores to prove your language capabilities too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where do you think you get more international experience, exposure and opportunities? DC or Vermont?

How did Vermont even get into this discussion?

Someone that VT was Vermont instead of Virginia Tech. Note to the PP that when people refer to Vermont on here they usually say UVM or VMT

[Anonymous]

What is your definition of "it"?

[Anonymous]

With JDP program in Virginia 2 yrs of college in St Andrews, Scotland

[Anonymous]

GWU is very well known internationally. It is ranked in the top 10 of international affairs programs as well. Great choice.