ksangwook
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Still waiting for a decision. For those who have been accepted, what specialization did you pick for your MPIA degree? Also for those accepted, are any of you active duty service members or veterans?
I am doing the Globalization Political Science track in the SE Asia region
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@Azruel and everybody else: Did you guys receive an email specifically saying that funding decisions are available in the Messaging tab? I received an email today titled "UCSD Graduate Application" which tell me to go to the application page to see the Decision Letter. Funding is not mentioned in the letter and there is nothing new in the Messaging tab either. Thanks!
I received an email that notified me of a new message. I checked, and there was the funding message.
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Just got my nomination for admission from UCSD's IRPS on Friday! Now I'm dying for funding news while I search for scholarships and fellowships
Congratulations to everyone who got in so far!Officially accepted just now. Still nothing about funding - I hope that doesn't mean I was passed over for it. Anybody officially accepted hear anything about funding?
During the admitted students chat, funding information should be released sometime this week. Stay tuned
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Ok, so another one of those "this or that" questions.
So, I need some opinions here. I'm admitted to both American U's SIS (doing a Comparative and Regional Studies program in Asia) and UCSD's MPIA (doing the Globalization track, Poli/Sci, and in SE Asia region).
Here's my dilema. I'm currently a PCV in Thailand and will not be back to the States in time for the Grad-Admit days at either university. I've gathered opinions from the Embassy Staff here in Bangkok and some other professional contacts, and have compiled my list of pros/cons.
UCSD
Pros:
-Much more tailored program to SE Asia, Globalization and Poli/Sci (the latter is debatable, I know)
-Perceived advantage for those who want easy connections to Asia (UCSD's ASEAN Center for example)
-San Diego
-Have been in semi-regular contact with its applicants
-Name of UCSD is known overall
Cons:
-Far from DC
-Name of MPIA (let's admit, name is still king) is not as well known
-UCSD, well known, but it's IR program is not as well known
-I have to take summer Econ classes (since I've never taken an econ class in my life, but it looks interesting)
American U
Pros:
-Proximity to DC
-Recognition of a great education
-Many opportunities to network, intern, etc.
-Name of AU is not
Cons:-Competing with Eliot, SFS, SIAS, et. al. for said internships
-Not as highly ranked "overall" as UCSD
-Program is more broad
Does anyone have an opinion either way? I won't delve into financials because I have loans lined up that take care of those. I'm really looking for a program to prepare myself to enter into the State Dept. I've taken the FSOT before and did fairly well.
Anyways, thanks!
PS, waiting for Kobel and Milano.
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Anyways, thanks for the info. Hopefully you'll have better luck with the other programs you applied to
Thanks! I'm excited for the other schools I received admissions to.
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Accepted into the CRS program! And being a Peace Corps Volunteer, received some credit hour renumeration in exchange for a guaranteed internship placement. Very excited
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Psychology, minors in chemistry and natural sciences.
1 year in Psych lab doing smoking research
2 years in Peace Corps
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Hey, didn't get into IHEID, but that's okay. I applied for the MA IR/PS track. Good luck to all the other applicants!
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Was "nominated for acceptance" today. Official acceptance and funding from UCSD's office of graduate studies will come later this week.
Me too! Super excited to receive the message notification!
For those in MPIA already; is this a sure thing? Have you heard of the OGS denying those who have been nominated? Or is this just a formality?
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Cycle!
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Hey there! So a bit late to the game, but I'm still waiting to hear back from UCSD (saw they already sent out some admission decisions). Also waiting for a few other decisions. I'm not sure how the UC PhD admission system works and have seen a few different answers. Does UCSD send out decisions in batches or waits to hear back from the first few rounds? Good luck everyone!