I am attending the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. Coming from ISB, I can say with confidence that I've had a different experience coming into college than most students at George Washington University (GWU). Switching from a very close environment to a huge school was a shock at first, but it was refreshing at the same time. The thing that makes ISB different is that it is the most 'open' closed environment I've ever experienced. Although it is a small school, the diversity in the student body has taught me so much about the different cultures of the world, allowing me to open my eyes all the more widely here at GWU. I feel very lucky to have gone to ISB before going to college.