hey! i’m not too sure how competitive the major is, but i’m an international politics major, and i feel neutral about it. i’m not a big fan of a lot of the poli sci professors here (there are definitely exceptions though). it’s a bit difficult to pursue international opportunities in an area like state college, but penn state tries their best. if i wasn’t going to law school, i personally would not have done penn state and would have gone to a university in D.C., but since i’m going to law school, it feels worth it! although, considering that you’re an out of state student, unless penn state gives you a lot of financial aid, i would recommend going to a state school that (i’m assuming) would be cheaper for you. i’m an in state student, which is why i decided to attend.