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  1. I recommend that you share with them your situation, and that the last email you received from them has you confused. Be honest! But approach delicately--try not to let your frustration and anger show. Best of luck!
  2. Hi twig, Congrats on being accepted to two wonderful programs. That being said, if I were in your shoes I would definitely go for UCSD's IR/PS program, even if the costs were the same. With the added variable of UCSD being less expensive, and with the specific interest within the field you mentioned, IR/PS all the way. Plus, San Diego's climate is incredible! Of course, NYC and Columbia have a lot going on, so I'm sure you'd be very happy with either program. Win win dilemma you face^_^ Good luck! So what kind of profile do you have to be blessed with these two sweet offers?!?
  3. For a focus on International Security I recommend looking into the Monterey Institute of International Studies: http://policy.miis.edu/international_se ... index.html You would also be able to continue your Japanese linguistic studies since a requirement of the program is to take an international policy course in one of the languages the school focuses on--Japanese being one of them-each semester. The school is unique in having a language component focus and requiring an advanced language ability in one of their core languages for admissions consideration. Classes are small Lots of individual attention Ranked 18th in nation With your profile you'd have a good shot at a partial scholarship I've heard glowing reviews of their DPMI program great location affiliate of Middlebury College (scheduled to become a graduate school of Middlebury in 2010) You'd be with likeminded students since all of the programs offered are international/language studies focused Best of luck!
  4. What criteria are of most importance to you? Maybe list the top 5 aspects that might help you come to a decision. ex.1)diversity 2)desired location, etc. What is your specific interest within IR? All of the schools you've mentioned are fantastic! I'm sure you'd be very happy at any of them.
  5. Dear Grad Cafe Community, I have been accepted to the Monterey Institute of International Studies' MPA-International Mgmt. and the Brandeis Heller School's MA in Sustainable International Development. Both have offered me similar funding, but because of the way the Brandeis program is structured it would end up costing marginally less. I actually never thought I'd be in a position to choose between two programs that excite me, but now I'm really struggling to choose. I am particularly interested in international development work, focusing on a rights-based approach to development in underdeveloped/developing countries, but also want a degree that will be at least somewhat versatile; I might eventually want to return to and work back in the US. The aspects that are most important to me in coming to a decision are 1)Strength of program truly preparing me for the field, 2)Faculty attention (and quality) given to program students, 3)A warm, inclusive atmosphere that is intellectually stimulating without being uptight or pretentious (classmates that rock!), 4)Job prospects following graduation (I suppose this would include name recognition within the development/intl. affairs circle), and 5)Organization of school/program, which is linked to the aforementioned 2nd aspect. I welcome feedback from all, but particularly hope to hear from people who have specific knowledge about one or both programs: strengths/weaknesses. Thank you^^
  6. The Monterey Institute of International Studies might be worth considering, based on your friend's criteria: http://policy.miis.edu/programs/mpaim.html
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