Bonzai

Hey, I am just giving a shout out to see if anyone is attending UCLA's MPP program in the fall.

I just received my official notification from Grad Division, so I can accept UCLA's offer at any time. My concentration would be international relations (probably learn a language as well). Still debating whether or not to accept UCSD's offer though. Decisions, decisions...

I've already kind of asked this question on another thread, but I wanted to open it up to other responses. So my goal is to study international relations and eventually secure a job relating to that field. I have been admitted to both UCLA's Master of Public Policy program (which has an international track) and UCSD's Master of Pacific and International Studies. I'm torn over which I should attend. Is one better than the other for my ultimate goal? UCLA would definitely be more convenient (wife works there, I live in L.A., the university as a whole seems more prestigious), but then again I don't want to attend a second-tier program that doesn't adequately prepare me. It also seems like UCLA's Public Affairs department doesn't really "have it together" whereas UCSD's IR/PS seems rather efficient. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

I likewise got accepted into the MPP program. My biggest dilemma is whether to attend UCLA or UCSD (I also got into the Master of Pacific and International Affairs program). I plan on focusing on international relations no matter what (UCLA's program has an international track). I am also concerned about the quality of UCLA's program. I want to make sure I am not making a mistake if I pick it. In addition, the fact that I will have to do so much math is daunting.