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  1. @Anapascal Unfortunately I can't attend to the open houses, but I'm eager to read on the forum everyone else's experience! I see that you've also been admitted to USC's program. It was one of my choices, but I've ruled it out pretty soon, due to location, expensive cost of tuition and the fact that it's too focused on communication. Even with financial aid, the cost it too much for what it has to offer for me at this point. On GW, all I can say is that I've never envisioned myself in DC, although I'm sure there are lots of opportunities available there for international students. Wasn't sure all classes were in the evenings, so thanks for the info. I think I'm between Tufts and Columbia, and to this day Fletcher's aid is not sufficient as to make me go without thinking to Boston...I would like some insights from current alumns from both unis. Are you decided on Tufts already? If you attend the open house I would love to read your impressions!! @wolfie I am sure Tufts is academically excellent and has top notch prestige in the States. Not sure if it is as well known overseas, and because I have to work outside the US after graduation, I need to hold a good prestige badge. SIPA on the other hand has some bad reviews on this forum and even though I see myself as proactive, I am not sure I want to be inmersed in the insane competition for 2nd year TAships and RA jobs... Still have some days to decide...
  2. Hello all!! So, April is here and I am having a veeery hard time trying to make up my mind. I have been admitted to the MIA at SIPA (no $), MALD at Fletcher (some $) Elliot (same $ as Tufts) and American (fullride). A bit of background: I am an international student, hold a Fulbright Scholarship which covers only maintenance costs and my interest revolve around sustainable cities. I am in my 30s, have been working at a consulting firm for almost 6 years and after grad school my ideal job would combine urban sustainable development and consulting on place branding. Because I have a clear idea of what I want to do next, the Fletcher curriculum seems like a perfect fit. However, I am concerned with the lack of networking that Medford could provide and I am not too excited with the idea of living in the suburbs (this is all in my head, since I have never been there; but I come from a very big city and need to be in a place that is vibrant and stimulating, both personally and professionally). And also, Boston seems to me more "young" than, say, DC and NYC. SIPA is absolutely tempting in terms of networking, though I am concerned with the flexbility of the MIA. Also, the prospect of working in the 2nd year as TA or RA might take time off my studies (would appreciate SIPA alums' opinion on this pls!!). Should I embark on a higher loan because of the Columbia brand? Does it truly make a difference? Then, the program at Elliot is much more specific. I would be studying Global Communications, which only covers a part of my interests - the public diplomacy/place branding branch. The debt is considerably smaller, but perhaps DC might offer work opportunities after graduation. The SIS program is much more culturally oriented than Elliot's, and does not fit my interests. The full ride tuition is not enough to sway me towards it. Bottom line. Should I go for my academic interests? Have a broader formation in order to secure a better paid job? Rely only on the Fulbright brand and not on the University? I am really at a crossroads here...I know that it's a nice problem to have, but still, I want to be happy with my decision. Any insights are welcome!! Cheers!!
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