Caekster

Hey guys, I was recently admitted into the Economics PhD program at Concordia (well I have to take MA courses before qualifying for the PhD program), and I was wondering if you guys could help me out with an issue. I did not really apply to anywhere else (my main university applications were in the States and Europe, but I would much rather end up in Canada, especially since this offer is well funded for me) Honestly I'm looking to work in Academia eventually.I know that perhaps my chances of working at top universities are actually better if I get a PhD from a top university in the first place, however I was just wondering with a PhD from Concordia what are my chances at working at good schools (I don't mean Harvard or Princeton or even UofT or McGill, but rather schools like McMaster, Queen's uOttawa even Concordia for that matter or other universities in the states along that line) Sorry to bother anyone and if I could get an answer that would be great. In any case, looking forward to going to Canada, and if anyone is making the move to Montreal I hope we can meet soon!

Thank you for your reply. Honestly I'm looking to work in Academia. I just have one more question concerning that topic. I know that perhaps my chances of working at top universities are actually better if I get a PhD from a top university in the first place, however I was just wondering with a PhD from Concordia what are my chances at working at good schools (I don't mean Harvard or Princeton or even UofT or McGill, but rather schools like McMaster, Queen's uOttawa even Concordia for that matter or other universities in the states along that line. Sorry to bother you and if I could get an answer that would be great.

Hey, I was recently admitted into the PhD program at Concordia University, in Canada. The university is not exactly a top tier university, but it does have a lot of good things going for it, mainly that it's in Montreal and that they have a great deal of cooperation with other universities in Montreal, especially in Economics as well as other research centers in Canada. I didn't really apply to many places, and this is one of the acceptances I got and the only one in North America. Would love some advice on whether I should accept it or not.