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That's what I am a little worried about. Denver (I hear) is a little tough on the relevant internships. Sure, you can get one during the summer, but that seems especially difficult given the level of competition that time of year. Gtown has a lot of recognition in private sector, but for Federal jobs both are really just prerequisites, right?

Thanks all, I really appreciate all the feedback! I misspoke, I have enough savings that I feel comfortable allocating for school (plus about 50% scholarship) so DU isn't exactly a full ride (god, I wish). My only hesitation is finding slightly limited opportunities post-grad with Korbel. Denver is an awesome town, but I'm not really looking to do NGO's or Think-tanks. Georgetown as a brand-name carries a lot of weight, even if it is outside the specific field I'm interested in. If I'm moving into a field that isn't well funded (usually), doesn't it make sense to have the brand name for private sector? Totally splitting hairs here, people. I really appreciate all the insight and advice.

Very last minute opportunity arose... and I find myself incredibly torn. I was dead set on attending Georgetown's SSP Program this fall, but I was also given the opportunity to attend DU Korbel's International Security Program (at no cost) and live virtually debt free. Now, I really like SSP and am incredibly interested in the course offerings and faculty, but I don't really like the idea of attending a program only in the evening. Especially if I need to divide my time working (in an security related job) just to cover some of the living costs. Is it easier to find jobs once in the program? Otherwise in terms of Korbel, part of me would enjoy just focusing on classes/language. Since I am thinking of moving into the federal space anyway, does the exact school matter (as long as it is a somewhat known program like Korbel)? Would really appreciate anyone's thoughts!