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Wow! Congratulations! Really happy that both of you are now free to pursue your PhDs of choice. Good luck with the remaining process: it's death by paperwork for both of us here as well. Hope to be able to clear the visa hurdle too next year. Thanks for the update!

Yes. I have a couple of days ago. Thank you.

Hey @AlHopkins I'm going to be joining the IDEV program Class of 2019, but am unable to find the FB group. Would be great if you can share a link! Thanks! Deboleena

@pd1989 - All the best with the Visa! Do update on how it goes - My husband and I are in a somewhat similar situation. He's heading to DC for his PhD this year and I to Bologna for my Master's. But next year I have to apply for a F1 to continue my second year in DC. Am a little apprehensive about both mine and his chances given our plans.

Sent in the matriculation fee also last week and accepted. Excited about SAIS. Got some aid but still waiting on some external fellowships/loans to figure out the rest. Good luck to everyone making decisions.

Hi Karina Thanks so much for offering to help. I'm an international student and will be joining the IDEV program at Bologna this fall. Have some questions that it'll be great if you can share your insights on: What are the next steps once you send your acceptance with the matriculation fee? Do you get your SAIS login details etc. right away? Who are some professors you've really enjoyed working with or which courses have you enjoyed opting for? What would it mean in terms of study pressure to take up an Econ specialisation with the IDEV concentration? What are some good on-campus jobs/TA/RA positions in Bologna to try out? What aspects of student life at Bologna have you most enjoyed? How possible is it to travel around Europe while at Bologna - on a limited budget and without dropping the ball on coursework? (And a very serious question) I've read about there being a gym there, but are there any swimming pools nearby? Thanks in advance! Any insights help! Best

Congratulations on the admit! Too bad about the financial aid: Are you thinking of taking it up nonetheless? I got accepted yesterday with some financial aid. Do update if you decide to take up the SAIS admission and are at the Bologna campus: it'll be great to catch up.

Hi Runomgrum Have similar questions: except I've applied to SAIS, SIS and Sciences Po (PSIA). Got an admit at PSIA, but will only hear back on funding end-April. Meanwhile, my husband has got a PhD admit at American Uni (full tuition and sizeable stipend), which complicates things further re: cities to live in and so on. Those in the know - would be great to hear your opinions.