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  1. Hi, a question about references. I've heard that its best to have professors in the field you're applying to give you references. But in my undergraduate degree, almost all my teachers were lecturers, not full professors. Will asking them to be my references hurt my application? And will asking professors from other departments hurt my application? Thanks.
  2. So, 2 years ago, i applied to and got into one of my top masters program choices. But I was young, and just finishing my undergrad, and naive when it came to the cost of masters degrees. So I had to turn it down because i couldn't afford to pay and wasn't about to go into such massive debt. Now, I'm looking to reapply for a masters to the same program i got into before (because I'm adult-like now and can figure out slightly better how finances work.) And I'm wondering about reapplying. I was considering using essentially the same statement of purpose, just updated a little to reflect the past few years. Does the fact that I applied and was accepted and then turned them down hurt my chances of being accepted again? And should i rewrite or substantially change my statement of purpose? Any advice is appreciated.
  3. Thanks Elinen. I have looked into them, yes. I actually applied and was accepted into that 2 years ago, but couldn't scrounge up the funding for it. I may apply again (this time with a better funding plan). I'm curious as to what made you think archaeology might be a better fit. Do you have any specific ideas or programs in mind?
  4. Hi all! I'm currently looking to apply for my masters next year. Eventually, I also want to pursue a PhD. This isn't a hasty decision, and I feel quite confident in what I want to study. However, I'm having some difficulty finding programs that are actually in my area. Ideally, I want to study what is occasionally called global history, or world history. Trade impacts, spread of ideas, migration, all of it, I'm interested in. Give me history on a global scale. Here's the problem. I want to study ancient historical connections more than modern. I've found an acceptable number of programs that focus on the last 150 years. But really, I want the option to study before then. Pre-1500 (I actually really like ancient history. The problem is, i like all ancient history. A class on the hittite empire? Count me in. Warring states period of china? Yes. Can we explore the early development of what would become the silk road connecting those civilizations? Even better. --- I'm aware thats a little early to be able to do substantial work on, since most of the evidence is a few seals and such from the indus valley in the near east.) I'm aware that a lot of this is too big a concept for just a masters, but as i've said, i do want to proceed to a PhD eventually as well. Suggestions for that, or for a solid path to end up studying what i want are all appreciated. Anyways, diverse global history programs are what I'm looking for. I can speak English and Japanese well enough to take university classes, and with some work both my French and Spanish could be at an acceptable level. As for studying source materials, i can also read classical Japanese, some classical Chinese, and some Hebrew. I'm more than happy to learn more languages though. Actually, bonus points if i get to learn a new language. Programs I've found so far that have peaked my interest: Free University Berlin/Humboldt University MA Global HistoryGraduate School of Geneva, International History.Columbia/LSE joint degree in International and World HistoryIf possible, I'm hoping to steer clear of programs with price tags over $60,000/year (I'm looking at you UK and USA). However, if its really good, mention it and i'll try and find funding.
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