Rach8340

Hello everyone! I wanted to start this thread as a resource for new students coming to American SIS. Any information regarding registration, moving to the D.C. area, course questions, etc., feel free to bring up! To start off, I'll be in the International Politics program, planning to move to D.C. in August (no idea where yet..) and I'm really excited! Any housing suggestions would be appreciated!

Did your admit tie you to making a deposit with accepting the offer? As long as you don't have to make a non-refundable deposit, you could accept and then wait it out for the prospect of scholarship money. Or, though this is unpleasant, if you are stuck with a non-refundable deposit, you can guarantee yourself a place in the program on the gamble that you might lose the deposit if you can't do your program. As long as you have a place in the program, you can choose to leave at any time. I think the school would understand, your reasons are very valid.

I would actually like to work in D.C. and at some point, an international organization, making American appear to be the better choice. I agree that the additional debt will be worth it, I don't think that Marquette can really compare to the opportunities that AU offers. But good point about limiting debt, let the search for scholarships begin! Thanks so much for your thoughts!

Thanks for your response! Most people I've asked have really emphasized that D.C. is ideal for studying Intl Affairs, especially compared to a school in the mid-west. I'm thinking that the prospect of internships and work experiences to be had in D.C. outweighs the cost factors of attending Marquette. Thanks again for your thoughts!

Hello everyone! I'm in the midst of a critical decision, one I'm sure many of you have faced, and I would appreciate any insight or thoughts. I was recently admitted to SIS at American (Intl Politics) from the waitlist, wonderful, but I have only until this Thursday to make the decision. Until now I was seriously considering Marquette University's Intl Affairs program. For anyone unfamiliar with MU, it's located in Milwaukee, WI, admits a small incoming class of approx. 15 and does not grant PhD's. Cost is on MU's side (25k/2yrs) vs. American (50k/2yrs), but the latter has the prime location for studying anything related to IR. It's tricky because cost and location are both huge factors (no financial aid minus federal grants) but I'm not sure which should outweigh the other. Help please!

Hello everyone! I'm in the midst of a critical decision, one I'm sure many of you have faced, and I would appreciate any insight or thoughts. I was recently admitted to SIS at American (Intl Politics) from the waitlist, wonderful, but I have only until this Thursday to make the decision. Until now I was seriously considering Marquette University's Intl Affairs program. For anyone unfamiliar with MU, it's located in Milwaukee, WI, admits a small incoming class of approx. 15 and does not grant PhD's. Cost is on MU's side (25k/2yrs) vs. American (50k/2yrs), but the latter has the prime location for studying anything related to IR. It's tricky because cost and location are both huge factors (no financial aid minus federal grants) but I'm not sure which should outweigh the other. Help please!