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Hi! I ended up choosing American. I visited both schools during their prospective grad students events (and they were back to back. Lots of traveling over those four or five days!). I was impressed with both schools and after Discover Korbel, had pretty much settled on Denver. However, after American's day, I knew that program was the place for me. Like you said, the internship opportunities seem fantastic. Also, I was really impressed with American's U.S. Foreign Policy (my program) faculty. I mean REALLY impressed. I met every faculty member that day (except for one who was teaching or at a conference at the time? I don't remember), and they seemed to really care about their students. In fact, one professor told me that the SIS director requires all SIS faculty to have AT LEAST six hours of office hours a week. I liked the idea of knowing I could meet with faculty regularly if I needed to. As for Denver's faculty, I didn't meet anyone from the security program except the degree director, and she had to leave the event early. I understand that she's busy (she is the director after all) but I wish the Denver security faculty had made an appearance. I would've liked to have met them. The students at Denver seemed great. Really passionate about their fields. I didn't really get a chance to meet many current American students. Anyway, like I said, I've decided on American for 1) the stellar faculty members I met, and 2) the career opportunities. Also, I've interned in D.C. before and I just really love that city! Good luck with your decision!

Hi, everyone! So I'm looking for advice. I was accepted into both the U.S. Foreign Policy Program at American SIS and the Security program at University of Denver Korbel. I'm currently trying to pick between the two, and I'm having a really tough time making up my mind! I know that when I graduate, I want to work in the security field, specifically in anything connected to counter-terrorism. American has the GREAT location, and I could (hopefully) intern while I go to school. Denver, however, seems to have the perfect program for what I want to do. Anyway, does anyone have any kind of advice/tips/suggestions/etc.? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!