The_Immigrant_Albatross

I received a simple extract from an essay / policy brief. The questions were pretty straightforward. 2 objective data questions and 4-5 subjective questions. I wasn't asked anything outside the case study though. Not about myself, the course, nothing! Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. ?

Hey, congratulations! When did they inform you about financial aid? I applied for MPP in mid December and got an acceptance on 1 Feb. Still no news on the waiver front tho'. P.S. Haha, I got rejected for the IGYLF scholarship if that counts.

I had applied for the IGYLF scholarship but didn't get selected. Their next round of financial waiver decisions are expected in the first week of March.

I had applied to IDS on 19 December but because the university was shut for holidays then, the application got processed only on 4 January (which was the first day after they resumed). I got accepted on 20 January so they're fairly quick with their decision. If you applied in the first week of February and your referees sent their LORs as well, you should hear by the end of next week. Sussex doesn't really have any scholarships for Indians. I had applied for Chevening in November but didn't get selected. What about you? Any scholarships in mind for Sussex? Congratulations! I have been accepted at Hertie as well for MPP! Tough decision -- choosing between the two!

French? IHEID makes you mandatorily take French classes before and during your course. So won't have much say there.

Better late than never!

Naah, I had started with French on Duolingo but gave up after a while like everyone lol. I'm gonna subscribe to French/German once I know where I'm going!

Oh, right -- that! Completely forgot about it. Yeah, with LKY, Munk, LSE etc, no? I'd seen it earlier but I'm not sure about it. Personally, I'm more keen on spending two years in a single place. Don't mind doing a dual degree in one place though, if that's an option.

I haven't really given it much thought yet ? Trying to wait till I get all responses before I start my stress fest! And sorry, dual degree in what and what? ?

Currently, I'm looking at Public Policy at Hertie and LKY + Development Studies at IHEID and IDS Sussex. What about you?

Ahh, okay! I'm from Bombay, but I did my undergrad in Delhi! Spent 5 years there! Will check the video out, haha!

Haha. Share link! Also, what's your background? I've studied law + worked in corporate/finance and social/education for a few years.

Oh, great! Will take a look. Thanks a ton!

I've applied for their MDev programme. Waiting impatiently to hear back. Their website says mid March, some people were told they'd hear back in the first half of March, whereas the application portals mentions second half of March. So I really don't know what and when to expect. ?

Yeahhhh. Anyway, they e-mailed saying that the financial waiver decisions will be announced after 1 March. ??

Hey Aman, have you applied to IHEID Geneva as well? Their MIA is supposed to be excellent!

Hmmm, yeah, no student loan for me either. Doesn't make sense to have to pay it back with ~10% interest or whatever. Northern places in the UK will be relatively cheaper (Edinburgh, York, Manchester, etc). Also, if money is a concern, won't UK make more sense given that their courses are all 1y? Lol! I'm hoping for a global experience as well. Although I've applied to LKY as well since Singapore is as global as it gets in Asia, so there's that. Ahh, okay! Thanks, mate. All the best to you too!

Hahaha! Yeah, fair's fair! Same here, it's a huge amount! Don't want to dig into my parents' savings and all. But even if I get a 50% waiver (which itself seems like a long shot), I'll be super happy! I've applied for MPP and Dev Studies both and still waiting to hear back from all (including scholarships etc.) My current MO is to wait and hope for the best. What about you? Where all have you applied? Also, what's your profile?

Hey! I had applied for the IGYLF scholarship and heard back earlier today. Didn't get selected. They'll be releasing their financial aid decisions sometime in the next two weeks, so I'm hoping I get something! *fingers crossed!*

All the best, buddy! When is your interview?

York is supposed to be very good. My sister works at ILO and she said that they often take research help from the faculty there. Imo, UK and US are both unparalleled irrespective of the course/stream, but personally, I feel it doesn't make sense to do an MPP from UK as the courses are all 1y only! More so, given the pandemic, the cultural / non-academic exposure will already be limited, so might as well do it for 2y elsewhere.

Hey! I heard back on my IGYLF application earlier today. Didn't get selected. Still hoping I get some financial waiver though! Did you hear back from them yet?

Hi Sukriti! I've been accepted for the MA Development Studies programme at IDS. Also applied to a few other places (Development Studies and Public Policy) and waiting to hear back from all places before deciding. What about you?

Thank you! ? I guess they've just started sending out interview emails. A friend of mine hasn't heard back yet either. Hopefully, you'll get to know soon. ✌? Do let me know! ?

Hey! I got an email from NUS today. I have my interview next week. The email also mentions that "...admissions and scholarship outcomes will be released between April and June 2021..." Did you get any response yet?