RMadrid17

Thanks for starting the thread. Yes, I'm headed to GW this fall. I'm a local though so thankfully won't need to move and deal with all of that.

I am still waiting to hear back from one program. It's the last program I'm waiting to hear from having declined one and holding onto another potential. It would be nice to hear from them sometime this week.

Yeah, I should've been more clear on that. Did you sit in on a class at GW? I'm looking forward to tomorrow though. and I'm especially interested in seeing what their study abroad programs as well. Pretty critical to get in country experience too

I got into the same program as well and am very interested in going to their ASD this Friday. I also heard great things from their alums as I reached out to them as well. I'm waiting on a couple of schools to finally round out my decision. Very seldomly hear about IR Latin American Studies on here so it's nice to see others having the same anxiety (for better or for worse). Were you able to sit in on a class?

I have recently been admitted into ESIA and am pretty excited about pursuing grad school. I've been out of school for at least 6 years (don't want to give age away) and have a very specific interest in International Affairs in the Latin American region. I would like to hear experiences from both full time and part-time students. I will be working full time as well while going to school part time. I understand it's how you make the most out of your education. With that said, based on what you have put in and have gotten out of it - how has your experience with ESIA been? I've listed a few questions that I have which would be helpful to me but think this could help other too. Questions: 1. Part Time or Full Time? 2. Which MA program and concentration at ESIA? 2a: What made you decide to pursue that program out of the other offers you had (if any)? 3. How much work experience did you have upon starting at ESIA? 4. Are you working full Time? If so, what have you experienced with class workload? 5. Opinions on general Class Size and Faculty? 6. Experience with Career Services (approachable, effective, giving you practical knowledge and help? 7. Any additional tips for recently admitted grads to ESIA? Thank you so much!