Ning0519

Admitted by both UIUC and JHU in Political Science PhD with full funding. UIUC is ranked No. 23 on US News & World Reports (JHU ranked No. 40), but I am really attracted by the research of JHU's Dr. Erin Chung. UIUC is heavily quantitative oriented whereas JHU focuses more on qualitative method and provides students funding for field works between semesters. Question: Quantitative method + higher ranking = job market? My research plan is about politics of immigration and immigrant identity, possibly on East Asia. Dr. Chung from JHU has spoken with me on Skype and we are really into each others' research interests, but I'm a bit worried about the No. 40-ranking... UIUC sounds more attractive with the 23 number. Any suggestions? Thanks!