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  1. dag17
    Hi! I'm back again to wish everyone luck, both those who have accepted the MGA offer and who are on the waitlist. I'm an international applicant who first received an entrance award of $15K which was later raised to $25K (got an email last week) but unfortunately had to decline my MGA because I've accepted an offer elsewhere with more funding+scholarly degree. Hope those on the MGA waitlist hear back soon!
  2. dag17
    Hi! I'm in a similar situation. Funnily enough, my undergrad minor was in Japanese studies and I'm actually going to graduate from the University of Tokyo this fall. Deciding between the two schools has been tough for me as well, I'm not planning on continuing with doing Japanese politics and want to move towards Migration. However, the funding situation is the same for me and coming in as an international student is even more expensive! I spoke to a few professors who advised me that the program fit etc. is important but for an M.A. the funding is also an important aspect especially if you're looking to go into a PhD program and don't want significant debt. I also thought that the TA opportunity at UBC would be helpful experience for the future. I'm still trying to get in touch with a professor from UBC (spoke to one at McGill which I'm considering too and was impressed) but the overall financial package at UBC is definitely great. Additionally, if it helps, some of my Todai professors who are from both UofT and UBC said their reputations are comparable, but UBC might definitely be better at Asian politics because of the connections they have. Hope this helps! Although, of course, we're on the same boat. Maybe we'll be classmates!
  3.    juh523 reacted to a post in a topic: 2019-2020 Canadian Political Science thread
  4. dag17
    Anyone have any thoughts on MA UT vs UBC vs McGill? UBC is giving me more funding but UT is definitely better ranked. Thanks!
  5.    Dwar reacted to a post in a topic: 2019-2020 Canadian Political Science thread
  6. dag17
    Just heard from UBC today! Accepted. Good luck to you!
  7. dag17
    Nothing from UBC yet! Good luck!
  8. dag17 started following MA in Political Science- University of Toronto and Choosing where to get your MA Political Science (University of Toronto/McGill/UBC)
  9. dag17
    Looking for any recommendations, advice, and pros and cons about choosing between these schools and programs! Tips about the program, PhD placements, rankings, and funding based on your own experiences are highly appreciated. Thank you!
  10.    dag17 reacted to a post in a topic: 2019-2020 Canadian Political Science thread
  11. dag17
    Does anyone know about the chances for 2nd year funding (TA, RA chances etc.) ? I'm an international student and got an entrance award of $15,000 but still worried about opportunities for second year. Thanks!
  12. dag17
    Thanks for your helpful response @Paulcg87. I'm sorry for bothering you again but I think this may have been lost in the posts so I wanted to bring it to your attention. I just wanted to know more about the MA Political Science program at UT and the kind of programs they go into and if many join the UT PhD program. The program is just one year long so my only concern is if it's going to be enough time to make connections before the PhD application deadlines in December. I really appreciate all your help! Thanks again.
  13. dag17
    Where did you find out about McGill? I haven't heard back from them yet and nothing on the portal either. ?
  14. dag17
    Haven’t heard from UBC and McGill either! I think they typically send out decisions after mid-March.
  15. dag17
    Thank you so much for your detailed explanation! I’m an international student so the tuition is really high in both cases. ? But definitely more for the MGA as you said! My plan is to get a PhD from an American institution or UT, but because I’ll be coming straight out of my undergraduate, I’m more okay with keeping other options open, primarily think tank/international diplomacy jobs after a Masters. I’m still waiting to hear from UBC and McGill, and from what I know UBC gives funding to MA students. However, it would be helpful to know if UT MA Political Science students have a better chance of getting into the PhD program there. Would you know anything about that? Thanks again for your help.
  16.    anxietypersonified reacted to a post in a topic: Applying to NPSIA - MUNK - Fall 2020
  17. dag17
    It’s a long shot but I was wondering where you ended up going and how your experience there was like. It’ll help me make my own decision because I’m in the same boat and looking for advice. I hope you do see this and respond! Thank you so much.
  18. dag17
    Heard back from UofT MA Political Science today! Accepted but saw nothing about funding, but then again, I don’t think they give any funding to MA students which is a bit of problem. I also got into the Munk School Masters of Global Affairs program at UofT and got 15k in scholarship so I’ll have a slightly tough time deciding now purely on the funding front. Any one wants to share their thoughts if they’re familiar with this kind of situation? Still waiting to hear from UBC and McGill!
  19.    dag17 reacted to a post in a topic: Applying to NPSIA - MUNK - Fall 2020
  20. dag17
    Thank you! I’m an International student.
  21. dag17
    Hi! Congrats! I got my acceptance today too. Haven’t heard anything about the collaborative specialization yet, although I’m a little stressed because I didn’t submit any supplemental documents or letters in my application because I wasn’t sure we were supposed to. Well, I hope not haha. Good luck!
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