Cecilia.C

My professor suggested me to defer Columbia for one year, go to Cambridge first and then go to the joint degree. I think it looks like a good choice. I am going to draft a email to Columbia for a deferral. Do you have any idea what students usually say for deferral? Should I just say I plan to go to Cambridge first? And how's the possibility for a deferral? Very limited? or university often welcome deferral? Thanks!

Thank you for your answer! They are both excellent institutions, but it seems that the reputation of Cambridge is slightly higher than the others. So, how much is the reputation matters when applying for a Phd or job?

Yeah you're right. The double degree one is extremely expensive....but I have also seen that they seemed put on a lot of effort on this program in terms of advertising, web delveoping, etc. Do you think one year program would be too short for a preparation of a Phd because you have to apply for Phd as soon as you arrive at Cambridge at Fall 2013.

Did anybody now in the joint degree now??!! I just got the offer from the this Columbia/LSE programme few days ago. But the problem is that I also have a offer from University of Cambridge, Mphil in East Asian Studies. Which one should I choose? If anyone is currently enrolled in this joint programme please let me know how it feels and is it worth to participate in it. Thanks!

Hi guys, I got two offers from postgraduate studies and I don't know which one to choose. The two offers are: 01. University of Cambridge, Mphil in East Asian Studies 02. Columbia University, LSE, MA/MSc dual degree programme in International and World History The latter one is a joint degree programme. The first year is in New York and the second year is in London. There is no doubt that Cambridge has the excellent reputation. But two years experience in New York City and London also makes me feel excited. The Cambridge one seems more research-oriented whist Columbia one has more taught elements. I have no idea. Does anybody here currently study in Cambridge or this joint-degree programme? How's that feel?? I have to decide before 16th May. I would appreciate very much if somebody could offer me some suggestion!!! If you were me, which one would you chose and why? Thanks very much!