Anonymous
Post 11/06/2024 16:29     Subject: Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Anonymous wrote:Do you have a student who has regretted either choice? or super happy at Brown or Yale? Please share your/their experience and thoughts. TIA


Mine chose Brown over Yale, though it was a tough decision. Ultimately, it was the open curriculum-- they wanted to dive right into history, etc. and not spend Freshman year taking required courses not interested in. They also felt the student body, while really bright, did not take themselves too seriously at Brown; the atmosphere felt more fun. Providence was preferable to New Haven. But it was a very hard decision and felt like a loss to give up the prestige of Yale. Very happy at Brown.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2024 13:48     Subject: Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Anonymous wrote:I have a very happy senior at Yale, she also loved Brown when she was applying. It was the only other Ivy she was at all interested in and I think there’s a lot of overlap in who those campuses appeal to. She’s actually a Global Affairs major, but that is heavily poli sci/IR with a good dose of Econ and stats to be more policy focused rather than theoretical ( if interested read about the Jackson School that houses the undergrad major) . So I don’t know about the Poli sci department specifically but the resources of that the school just blow me away on a regular basis. Also there is so much fun to be had and that isn’t necessarily the case with all schools in that peer group


Agree, very happy Brown sophomore and other they loved was Yale. Lots of overlap. Admissions decisions sorted it out!
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2024 13:45     Subject: Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
I have a very happy senior at Yale, she also loved Brown when she was applying. It was the only other Ivy she was at all interested in and I think there’s a lot of overlap in who those campuses appeal to. She’s actually a Global Affairs major, but that is heavily poli sci/IR with a good dose of Econ and stats to be more policy focused rather than theoretical ( if interested read about the Jackson School that houses the undergrad major) . So I don’t know about the Poli sci department specifically but the resources of that the school just blow me away on a regular basis. Also there is so much fun to be had and that isn’t necessarily the case with all schools in that peer group
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2024 11:18     Subject: Re:Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
OP- I have one at Brown who is extremely happy, but have you also thought about Georgetown? Mine ruled it out because it is so close to where we live--but it is excellent in that area.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2024 10:42     Subject: Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Yale and Brown (and Duke) are the schools where I hear really almost only good things re: the student experience. I'd lean Yale for political science, but .. these are nice problems.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2024 09:26     Subject: Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Anonymous wrote:Do you have a student who has regretted either choice? or super happy at Brown or Yale? Please share your/their experience and thoughts. TIA


I don't think anyone is unhappy at Brown.

But for poly sci... if you're thinking about law schoool Yale seems to send almost all their kids to law school.
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2024 19:18     Subject: Re:Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Anonymous wrote:Super happy at Brown right now. Brian just started 1-year masters in public affairs (5-years) also if they switch interests a bit. They can stay 1 more year and get out with a Masters.

The Ivy League’s only one-year residential master’s program in public affairs, the MPA prepares students to be public policy leaders, analysts and advocates in government, politics, and the nonprofit, and private sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Through our rigorous one-year program that runs from early June to May, students will sharpen their analytical, communication, and strategic leadership skills needed to address pressing societal challenges as future global leaders.


Thanks! I didn't know that and it sounds wonderful.
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2024 19:14     Subject: Re:Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Anonymous wrote:Super happy at Brown right now. Brian just started 1-year masters in public affairs (5-years) also if they switch interests a bit. They can stay 1 more year and get out with a Masters.

The Ivy League’s only one-year residential master’s program in public affairs, the MPA prepares students to be public policy leaders, analysts and advocates in government, politics, and the nonprofit, and private sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Through our rigorous one-year program that runs from early June to May, students will sharpen their analytical, communication, and strategic leadership skills needed to address pressing societal challenges as future global leaders.


^ Brown not Brian
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2024 19:14     Subject: Re:Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Super happy at Brown right now. Brian just started 1-year masters in public affairs (5-years) also if they switch interests a bit. They can stay 1 more year and get out with a Masters.

The Ivy League’s only one-year residential master’s program in public affairs, the MPA prepares students to be public policy leaders, analysts and advocates in government, politics, and the nonprofit, and private sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Through our rigorous one-year program that runs from early June to May, students will sharpen their analytical, communication, and strategic leadership skills needed to address pressing societal challenges as future global leaders.
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2024 19:09     Subject: Brown vs. Yale-- in general and for poly sci major
Do you have a student who has regretted either choice? or super happy at Brown or Yale? Please share your/their experience and thoughts. TIA