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What should bear the most weight when picking a topic for your MA thesis: the area of expertise the professors who could potentially supervise you, your area of expertise (even if there isn't a professor in your department who specializes in that area?), or a topic related to the field in which you want to work after graduating? I know for PhD-level studies, it's imperative to have a supervisor who specializes in your field, but how about at the MA level? I'm about to start an MA in Political Science, and I'm pondering potential thesis topics at the moment. Thanks!

Thank you guys for your input. I really appreciate it. The reason I want to do my MA in Spain is because it is significantly cheaper (I'm funding my studies myself), and it is taught in English. The university I got accepted to is also ranked as the best in Spain and very high up on the world rankings as well. Furthermore, I did not have a great experience with my department at my undergraduate university, so, understandably, I didn't want to stay there for my MA. Also, as I'm doing a degree in Political Science, I feel that learning another language will really benefit me, and I'd like to learn Spanish while living/studying in Spain. I would like to work for a think tank upon the completion of my MA, or with the FBI/CIA/work in another US (or foreign) government agency. My political science interests lie predominantly in Middle Eastern and European issues. What are your guys' thoughts? Thanks!

Hi! What can anyone tell me about life for university students in Spain (everything from activities, city life, budgeting, etc.)? I'm moving there in September and I don't know what to expect! Any input or advice will be greatly appreciated!

Hi Guys! I have a BA in History from and American university, and I've accepted an offer to do an MA in Political Science at the Autonomous University in Barcelona in Spain. I need student loans, but when I tried to apply for them through FAFSA and even through private bank websites my school was not listed (meaning FAFSA/US banks won't give me loans to study there). Why is this? Does the US not recognize it as a reputable institution (they offer loans for many other foreign institutions)? Is this a warning sign thay I shouldn't study there (I this is nothing to worry about, where can I can loans from)? Thanks!

Hi guys! I have a BA in History, and I have been accepted to several MA programs (all of them abroad). I have accepted a place to study at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain for an MA in Political Science, and I am still holding some offers from several schools in the UK (e.g. Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, etc.). Will the MA from Spain be accepted/accredited in the US? Or is it completely useless? I don't want to pursue the degree and spend all the time/money, if it won't be worth anything in the US. I need to decide whether or not to indeed go to Spain in September to do my MA, accept an offer from on of the UK universities, or forego them all. I know the Autonomous University of Barcelona is accredited by the Spanish government and is accredited/accepted in the European Academic area, but I can't find any information about it being accepted in the US. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Guys! I have a question that I need answered urgently. I hope one of you can help! I have a BA from an American university and I have accepted an offer to study for an MA in Political Science at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain. I know that the university has been accredited by the Spanish government and is accepted throughout the "European Academic Area", but how can I find out if it is accredited/accepted in the US? I really need to know ASAP as I'm due to move to Spain in a month, and I don't want to go if the degree won't be useful for me here in the US! Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi! I have a rather urgent question that I hope someone can answer. I have a BA in History from an American University, and I have accepted an offer to study for an MA in Political Science at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain (the program starts this September). I'm am planning to return to the US after the conclusion of my studies. Will my MA be accepted in the US or will it be completely useless? Is the degree worth pursuing? I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks!

Hi Guys, I was hoping that someone here could help me out with a rather urgent question. I have a BA in History from an American University, and I have been accepted to the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain for a MA in Political Science (starting this September). I'm not exactly sure where I want to work/live once I finish my MA; I might stay abroad (if I like it enough!) or come back home to the US. Will my MA be accepted in the US? Is it accredited in the eye's of US institutions/employers? I've spent the last few days trying to find this out, and I just can't find a clear-cut, concrete answer. I really need to know ASAP so I can decided whether or not to proceed with my move to Spain. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.