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Yeah, crossing our fingers! Let's hope we both get into the school! haha

I am an international student applying for masters program in the Netherlands. Fortunately, I got an offer from the school I really really wanted to go with my favorite program. However, I didn't get the scholarship, which means I have to self fund for the next two years and I don't think I can afford it... I'm so depressed now.. I got an offer from where I wanted to study but the only scholarship I fit into was declined.... I am doing part-time job right now saving for the tuition and am planning to do vacancy work as I study there.... but those won't even afford half of my tuition.. This is a hope torture :((

I've applied to McGill, UBC, and Carleton MA in Political Science.... still no news from them.. I don't know if I should contact them or not

Thank you @Theoryboi. I really appreciate with your help! How was studying IR at Edinburgh? My first option is Edinburgh and Warwick.. Exeter and Essex was my 2.5 option so I'm worried if I'd get rejected from other schools I've applied to. Yes, Dr. Oliver Turner! His research interests fit with me.. I'd be happy to contact him but right now I've already applied to the program and they are on review.. so I believe it's not recommended to contact him and show him my interest.. One of the reasons I've chosen Warwick was because it had partner school with really prestigious schools in the US and Canada, for example American University. So if I get an offer from Warwick, I'd study few semester at AU and maybe I can apply my PhD there. Some of the schools listed for my PhD are OSU, AU, UCSD.. these schools are all prestigious so I'm really concerned. I hope name recognition doesn't take much part in applying for PhD. Btw, I can see you are a PhD student! Congratulations! my next step is to take PhD once I finish my degree. Do you have any tips you could give for me?

I really appreciate with your thought @kaze_ng. It helped me with choosing the schools. You are right. LSE, Oxbridge is the top three schools in the UK. Then comes to Edinburgh, KCL, and Warwick. I know Warwick is really strong in economics. However, the reason I chose IR Warwick was because it is quite strong in the field (other than Oxbridge) but it also has partner program with other prestige schools in the US and Canada, for example, American University. So my plan was once I get accepted to Warwick, I'd study few semesters in other schools. I'm doing MSc for my degree and yes, I'd want to do PhD in the US. One of the reasons I've asked this is because, I have heard if you study your masters degree from no-name schools (should get into at least 50-75th rank), it is impossible to get into top US PhD programs. My next goal is to take PhD at OSU or UCSD. These schools are very prestigious in the field so I was wondering if school name would affect on my next step.

Hey!! Thank you for the info @LazarusRises. Yeah, I've only looked at the British schools.. My goal is to work for the UN or other IR organizations.. and I thought studying in the UK or Europe (specifically in Netherlands or Germany) would help me with that career.. If I had a chance I'd have applied to American institutions as well.. but already passed the deadline.. Btw, I got offers from Essex and Exeter so far. Other schools will respond in few weeks. Have you heard anything of Essex or Exeter. I heard Essex is quite strong in US Politics.. but I'm not 100% sure about it.. Hope these are good schools in politics and IR

Hello,, I would like to ask you a question. I have applied to postgraduate programs for 2020: U of Warwick - International Politics and East Asia- Waiting U of Warwick- US Foreign Policy- Waiting U of Exeter- International Relations- Offer U of Essex- International Relations- Offer SOAS- Asian Politics- Waiting Leiden University- International Relations and Diplomacy- Waiting U of Bristols- International Relations- Waiting U of Edinburgh- International Relations- Waiting Which school do you recommend me from the above? As you can see I am interested in US Politics, Asian Politics, and International Relations. I am planning for PhD once I finish this Masters program. So far I got offers from Exeter and Essex. Other admission teams told me that the results will be in two weeks. While I wait for the other schools, I'd like to ask which school should I pick between Exeter and Essex. I know Exeter is quite prestigious school in the UK.. (UK top #10) However, I have also heard that regardless of low name-value and ranks, Essex is really strong in US politics. I'm an international student and I have not visited above schools yet. I've researched through google and other websites. I have asked some of the British people and they all recommended me to go to Exeter. I'd like to ask here.. Have any of you heard of Essex? Is it really good in politics? Which school would be better for future career and PhD?

Leiden University MSc International Relations and Diplomacy University of Essex MA International Relations University of Exeter MA International Relations SOAS MA Asian Politics University of Edinburgh MSc International Relations University of Warwick MA International Politics and East Asia

Applied to McGill, UBC, Carleton for MA Politics.. no words from them yet

I am going to apply for Politics and IR next year in the UK. From what I have searched through google, SOAS and Essex have top research quality and ranks in the field of Politics over other schools on my list. So I planned to apply to these two schools. However, many people told me Essex has lower name-value compared to all other schools. So I would like to get advice from here... Which school is best for Politics and International Relations Masters among the schools I am listing below? Exeter vs Essex vs Warwick vs Edinburgh vs SOAS

Hello! I'm applying to International Relations program in Masters degree.. and I hope someone can help me with my statement of purpose.. It's really an urgent... SOP_12.pdf

I'm available for a swap. Applying for MA in International Relations

Hello,, I'm trying to apply for International Relations MA programs in the UK and I've wrote my first draft on Personal Statement. English isn't my first language so I feel there are a lot of grammatical mistakes and the context doesn't seem strong enough. Please look over my SOP and give me feedback/advice. Thank you in advance!! ________________________________________________________________________ Personal Statement China-US Trade War, Brexit and the EU, North Korea-US summit, and the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. International situation is changing dramatically by every second. The world is spinning with series of events that reshape the structure and we try surviving under the system of politics. In order to adapt to the rapidly changing international situation, it is important to proactively detect the movement of power and respond with deep knowledge of politics. Throughout my life I have experienced a wide range of cultures- I was born in South Korea but I grew up in Egypt during my childhood and sought degree in the United States. The whole experience of an Asian growing up under different circumstances in different regions gave me a new perspective and a genuine fascination in analyzing world affairs, politics and the way international organizations and states interact to each other. My early enthusiasm to international relations in academia sparked from the Arab Spring movements around MENA region in 2010. After experiencing a huge flame of pro-democratic movement while in Egypt, I searched the answer to the question ‘What factors brought the people out in the street to shout for their democracy?’ and ‘What different factors can be compared to influence each states in MENA region in the movement?’ I tried to understand not only the domestic factors such as culture, economy, history, and politics but also the idea of foreign policy with the relations among international organizations and nations. With the collection of supporting documents on both factors, I wrote my bachelor’s thesis ‘Arab Spring: Its Causes and Consequences.’ What I found more fascinating as I pursue International Studies degree was the diversity and complexity of factors that influence the political and social system among nations. Factors such as organizations, political behavior, economic development, and domestic and foreign policy can be applied to analyze current state of affairs. By applying an empirical approach with domestic and foreign factors, I would like to compare political system in Asia region. Away from academia, I was awarded with the academic scholarships in the university. I have managed a fundraising project ‘Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF’ as a secretary of the UNICEF university club. After graduating, I participated in several voluntary activities at the local youth shelter and acted as a mentor to the children and tutored them after school. As a member of administration team of a non-profit organization ‘Mystery Bus’, I coordinated weekly meetings to discuss monthly voluntary projects and to train staffs. I have also volunteered as an operator in the Beautiful Store Foundation organization and got involved in the sale of donated items and managed a ‘Hope Sharing Project’ that provides educational support to the underprivileged people in Cheonan city. Above voluntary experiences have not only helped me to gain excellent time management skills but also taught me the vital skills in communication and debating. Moreover, I served in Korean Air Force for two years since 2017 as a military police officer and a military counselor providing public safety and helping soldiers to manage psychological issues. Military is one of the key resources that measure the power of countries which strongly relates to the international political system. The service time in the military taught me leadership skills but moreover, the urge to study international relations in depth. The institution is highly known with knowledge and scholars on international politics. The opportunity to study relating course at the institution will allow me to learn among students with passion and different perspective regarding their area of work. My long-term goal is to use my past experience and knowledge from the course to seek career in the IGOs such as UN or work with Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and I strongly believe that this program at your institution is the best course for me to specialize and develop a deep understanding and an excellent preparation for my future career.

I graduated 4 years ago but I wanted to study more. So I planned to apply for the masters program and while I was searching for my old professors to ask for ROL, I found out they no longer teach at the school I graduated. They've moved to other university. Is it okay to still ask them for my recommendation?

Is Political science Masters program in UBC strong??