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  1. Hey, I am in a similar situation, trying to decide between a UK and US school. I was also actually accepted to Columbia's Human Rights program too and though I was initially super excited (read all of Barkan's books as an undergrad) it was the only school not to offere any funding. I do want to specialize in Human rights/humanitarian intervention but will be pursuing the broader degree of IR. As challenging as it is, I think the money really has to be a factor. Have you checked out what the monthly payments would be on a $100,000 loan? I've been looking at loans about half that and they're still a lot, especially for our field which doesn't promise very high paying jobs up front. Overall, I think you can't make a wrong decision! They're all great schools and congrats for getting in !!
  2. For those of you that are suggesting Oxford, do you think the education/name/experience will outweigh the benefits that DC has to offer? I've read a lot on this forum and others that US students who go abroad for their degrees have a more difficult time finding jobs because they don't have the internship experience or developed network systems in place compared to those who did study here. I'm thinking specifically of DC since that's where I plan on living after graduation. Even just comparing Gtown and GWU-- is Gtown worth the extra money? How should you compare a lower ranked school that offers more funding than a higher ranked school which offers little?
  3. So this entire process of applying to grad school has been totally exhausting, but as it comes to a close I find I am very confused about where to go from here. I have been fortunate enough to have received acceptances from all the programs I applied to: Georgetown: Democracy and Governance Columbia: Human Rights Studies Oxford: International Affairs (MPhil) American University: International Affairs GGPS GWU: International Affairs I have been able to rule out American and Columbia, but am really having a hard time deciding between Oxford, Gtown and GWU. I am hoping somene out there has experience or insight to help me make this life altering decision! Let me explain why I am confused and maybe that will help... 1) Oxford- i could not believe I got accepted. It was definitely a reach, but I found out via an informal email yesterday that I will be receiving an offer. However, there is no indication about funding AND I won't know until Mid-April. The program is also a bit different than the traditional IR program in the US since there is a lot more independence and courses are a bit broader than they would be here. Living abroad in Europe also offers boundless opportunity and it's a once in a lifetime kinda thing... I also heard that the MPhil is viewed different in the US once you come back, espeically to DC, since I wouldn't have had many networking/internship opportunities. 2) Georgetown- definitely my dream school/program. They offered me a small scholarship, but it still remains the most expensive school by far. I also really like that they have small class sizes and offer one on one attention with professors. The location is ideal since I plan on working in DC after I graduate and parttime or full time while I am in school. 3) GWU- same location benefits as Gtown, however it's not as 'good' a school. They did offer me over 50% tuition assistance, which is why I am thinking about it a lot more seriously. I also like their professional development classes, but Gtown has those too. At this point I am okay with taking out SOME student loans, since I think it is a good investment in my future, but just HOW much I take out and what the ROI will be remains to be seen. If anyone has any insight I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
  4. What a great topic! Like most people on this site these days I am (impatiently) waiting to hear back from the schools I applied to, Oxford included. I applied for the MPhil in Internstional relations and the waiting it just killing me! I know my chances for getting in are slim (undergrad GPA 3.9, majors Politics, History minor communication studies, 2 years work experience) but i still just want to know lol. I am a U.S. student and curious to know if anyone else from here has been accepted/already attended school abroad and how the moving process was. Congrats to those of you pursuing your DPhil!
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