Hopeful2017
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from Chuupa in Applying to NPSIA for 2018
First-year NPSIA student here! Anyone moving to Ottawa and looking for female roomies, let me know! Also - any questions about NPSIA let me know
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from sunshine18 in Applying to NPSIA for 2018
First-year NPSIA student here! Anyone moving to Ottawa and looking for female roomies, let me know! Also - any questions about NPSIA let me know
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from Ronnieb in Applying to NPSIA for 2018
First-year NPSIA student here! Anyone moving to Ottawa and looking for female roomies, let me know! Also - any questions about NPSIA let me know
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from nnsml in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
NPSIA offered me an extra 5,000 RAship WOOOO
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from LuiAp in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
As much as I think Munk looks like a great school, I think your employment opportunities will be just as good with the MAGG - especially when you don't have a large student loan hanging over you, as you try and look for jobs/internships/new exciting opportunities. My tip is to go on linkedin and search students at both programs and see what they're up to.
Personally, attending Munk would require me to take out a lot of loans - which would affect what internship I take ( could you afford to work for another four months unpaid?) After graduation, will those loans from Munk affect where I look for a job, etc?
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from pixiedustxo in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Congrats, still an amazing offer. I just think people need to be aware of the realities - coop is not guaranteed for GSPIA, a few months ago we all kind of thought GSPIA would have a better, more secured coop program but after feedback from students, that is NOT the case. Only a select few, who have very very top grades get coop. Since GSPIA you must take 4 courses, and master courses are very reading-heavy - you will have like no time for anything else. As much as doing econ in the summer sucks for NPSIA, i'd rather do that then deal with a French course at GSPIA later down the road - I'll have to learn econ anyways.
Tabbatha told me their placement rates are nearly 100 percent per term. After creeping on LinkedIn, I see a lot of NPSIA coop student work experiences vs. GSPIA.
Also, only having the option to take four electives out of the whole two year program kinda sucks compared to the wide range of courses you can choose from NPISA.
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from Supa in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
I just wanted to give some perspective on the GSPIA/NPSIA debate. Since I currently work at GAC, I've been getting the perspective from both directors, current and past students at GSPIA and NPSIA.
Here is what I've gathered from them all - the good and the bad:
GSPIA
- They have been admitting too many students into the program and can't provide the unique opportunities they are being praised for to them all now. For example, my friend told me only 20-30 students this year got coops out of 90.
- They have dropped the ball on some embassy internships for students
- Students frustrated with the administration
- French mandatory master's course can be difficult
- Less recognition from GAC, NPSIA still leads in terms of the director's I've talked to
- More theoretical? And less options for electives
- Awesome profs, conferences, round-tables but course load so heavy you hardly have time to attend
- Econ heavy in the first semester
NPSIA
- Econ requirement can be annoying
- More people being admitted to the program as well - but it looks like this is the same at GSPIA
-Lots of people from NPSIA at GAC - a lot of recognition there
- Coop opportunities - some say there has been less, but I see so many coop students at GAC from NPSIA, and only a few from GSPIA.
- NPSIA seems a bit more applied
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from Kaspara in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Congrats on choosing Munk!!!
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from bambing in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
ACCEPTED TO GSPIA!!!
I got 12k, plus a "merit" scholarship? They said details will be provided soon. So weird though, my offer is in French haha, did anyone else get that?
The merit scholarship can range from 3-6k!
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from comeondown in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
ACCEPTED TO GSPIA!!!
I got 12k, plus a "merit" scholarship? They said details will be provided soon. So weird though, my offer is in French haha, did anyone else get that?
The merit scholarship can range from 3-6k!
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from IR.Applicant in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
GSPIA is an amazing program, you should be celebrating the low tuition fees! Sorry about Munk tho.
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from Supa in NPSIA or GSPIA
The people I've met at GAC, have mostly been NPSIA grads to be honest. I've only met a few from GSPIA. NPSIA seems to be very well regarded at GAC - all of my directors know about the program and think very highly of it. Honestly, I was more GSPIA before I got accepted to NPSIA but I think after getting accepted there it's changed my perspective. I think I would feel odd turning it down you know? I love GSPIA's wide range of faculty - their professors impress me more than the ones at NPSIA. I've also heard GSPIA has smaller class sizes which I think is beneficial for getting to know your professors/make connections for outside employment. However, I don't like the idea of doing an MRP to be honest - I'd rather do courses like at NPSIA. (The courses at NPSIA look unreal). Also in terms of coop opportunities, I always thought GSPIA had a better, more official coop program but after working at GAC.. it's all coop students from NPSIA? Basically - GSPIA pros: faculty, smaller class sizes, more "official" coop program, good opportunities to go on embassy internships. Cons: less recognition than NPSIA ( but it's growing). NPSIA pros: awesome courses, international recognition, good placements at GAC. Cons: less diverse faculty, bigger class sizes.
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from nnsml in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
This wait is killing me! It's getting hard to focus on other things when you're awaiting offers. We will all have some big decisions to make!
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from MGaul12 in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Nothing from NPSIA today in terms of an official offer. I'm also on review in progress by dept.. so hopefully tomorrow! I need a god damn drink lol
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from bambing in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Unofficial offer from GSPIA!
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from BlndGeo in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Good luck on everything tomorrow guys
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from cshal in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Good luck on everything tomorrow guys
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from justapersonwhochangednames in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
IM SO HAPPY ? Guys, your acceptances are going to come this week for Munk! You will all rock it
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from cshal in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
ACCEPTED TO THE MPPA - 19K IN SCHOLARSHIPS
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from justapersonwhochangednames in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
ACCEPTED TO THE MPPA - 19K IN SCHOLARSHIPS
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from bambing in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Just wanted to say a thank you to everyone on this forum!! I hope I get to meet at least some of you in person at school in the fall and this forum has helped ease my nerves so much! Loving the little sense of community we got here
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from cmmarie in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Just wanted to say a thank you to everyone on this forum!! I hope I get to meet at least some of you in person at school in the fall and this forum has helped ease my nerves so much! Loving the little sense of community we got here
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from TofinoGal in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Just wanted to say a thank you to everyone on this forum!! I hope I get to meet at least some of you in person at school in the fall and this forum has helped ease my nerves so much! Loving the little sense of community we got here
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Hopeful2017 got a reaction from cshal in Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc
Just wanted to say a thank you to everyone on this forum!! I hope I get to meet at least some of you in person at school in the fall and this forum has helped ease my nerves so much! Loving the little sense of community we got here