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Did you find out what was going on? Wondering same thing.

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I was just accepted, and would love some input from people who know or know about the program. I'm trying to decide between Columbia for Latin American Studies, Georgetown for Latin American Studies and Georgetown for Public Policy. Thanks!

Just found out I was accepted to Georgetown's MPP (Master of Public Policy) program too. Any sense of the employability of a Latin American Studies degree v. a Public Policy one? I've heard it both ways. Also, were I to attend a Georgetown's 2-year M.A. in Latin American Studies or 2-year MPP instead of Columbia's 1-year M.A. in Latin American Studies, I would be looking into applying to law school this year and trying to pull off a dual degree (JD/MA or JD/MPP) in 4 years. Does anyone know about the difficulty of completing a JD at a different institution for a dual degree program?

All of this is also what I am sensing: Georgetown would be more in line with my conflict resolution interests, particularly in terms of Colombian conflict. Columbia seems amazing overall, but the professors at the department don't appear to be doing the kind of work in which I'm interested. Granted, I might be able to tap into Columbia's resources at SIPA, etc. Geographic proximity to my significant other is another very big factor and Columbia wins that round. In terms of my career plans, I hope to follow up an MA in Latin American Studies with a law degree, and work in human rights law (perhaps for OAS) or international arbitration (totally different bent).

This is all so helpful - thank you!

What I meant to say was that my decision is not a matter of choosing funding at X school over no funding at Y school. I'm not asking whether it's smart to do an M.A. in Latin American Studies. I evidently have pros and cons in mind when it comes to program location, I've spoken to some of the faculty, and checked out the course lists. I will also be visiting both schools. However, I do think it'd be helpful to check out at least a few rankings, and I am unable to find any. Perhaps that's because the programs are so specialized - I don't know - but I was hoping to hear from Latin Americanist who might a) give me a sense of the programs' strengths, or refer me to resources that might discuss them.

Ok, but I've found a way to pay for it externally, and I want to do one or the other, so that's not super helpful. Is there a reason you are saying that? Do you feel they are not good programs?

Thanks for your reply, warprin. Why would the history program's rankings matter in my case? Is there anywhere where I could see rankings just for Latin American Studies programs? My interest are in conflict resolution, intrastate wars and human rights.

Does anyone know anything about these programs? I'm visiting Georgetown and Columbia, would would love more input.

Hi meep15, thank you for your reply! It's not in my best interests to do that, actually. I applied last-minute because it became apparent that getting a work visa to continue my current job could prove difficult. It's ok though: I've saved some money and I found a way to finance at least part of the degree externally regardless of where I go. I just need to choose a program now, and I would love to learn more about them beyond their websites. I am visiting both schools and talking to professors, but I love to hear anyone's input/opinion!

I got into Columbia and Georgetown for an MA in Latin American Studies, and would love some feedback about the programs. Funding is not an option at either since I learned that I would need to apply to grad school a year earlier than I'd expected, and I didn't have the chance to apply by the funding consideration deadlines. At this MA, I hope to specialize in conflict resolution and human rights, and I am especially interested in the Colombian conflict. I have to accept or decline Columbia's offer by April 30! Any input would be very much appreciated.

I got into Columbia and Georgetown for an MA in Latin American Studies, and would love some feedback about the programs. Funding is not an option at either because I learned that I would need to apply to grad school a year earlier than I'd expected, and I didn't have the chance to apply by the funding consideration deadlines. At this MA, I hope to specialize in conflict resolution and human rights, and I am especially interested in the Colombian conflict. I have to accept or decline Columbia's offer by April 30! Any input would be very much appreciated.

Anyone?

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