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Hi, my subfield is IS. I had an interview on Feb 25, and three days after received a formal invitation, after which I got a funding offer as well. Please keep in mind that I was told not to be surprised if don't hear from them in weeks. Luckily I did, but it does not mean it is the same for all. Fingers crossed! p.s. I have posted a comment bellow (forgot to quote) for more and few of questions that I am looking to answer. Thanks

Hi everyone chatting about CUNY. I have received an email a couple of days after the interview (although the interviewer told me that it might takes weeks). I am offered full funding for five years (IR), and intend to accept, but I would like to first attend an upcoming 'Welcome' workshop to learn more about procedures. I appreciate the offer and the overall approach of the CUNY (they were incredibly supportive from the very beginning of the admission cycle) but still wondering how to manage finances in NY (*I am an international candidate). I would love to hear your thoughts on my options to apply for a part time job during the first year (up to 20 hours per week on F1 visa), and whether I should reach them to ask for such opportunity? I already have a graduate degree and 5+ years of research/teaching experience, so would look for a balance between working and studying (quite natural for the background I come from). Overall, a couple of questions to figure out before officially responding, but not sure if I come up with each toward the GC? Appreciate your comments! p.s. Since I am going to be in the city on another academic program by the end of March, I wonder is it unusual to ask if I can visit the school in person, to feel vibes and basically get insight on how everything works. Although I've been to NYC before, it is quite difficult to judge from the Ocean across.

Honestly didn't know it, so thanks for sharing it! I guess it's an advantage and expand opportunities significantly. ?

Hi and thanks for sharing your perspective. I have not asked anything about the number of admitted, but I got a sense that they will more or less accept those interviewed. They said thought that it might take weeks rather than days to hearing back from them again. Nevertheless, my major concern is funding offer, as I've seen some numbers from previous years and am a bit concerned if that would be enough. What are your thoughts on this? I guess you can judge even better in terms of what is realistic for a decent life in the city. ??

Hi everyone! I had an interview with a professor from CUNY, as ''one of the top ranked candidate''. Although I am still waiting results from several others schools, I wonder what is your opinion on the the CUNY PhD program in Political Science (IR)? As an international candidate, I guess I still lack proper insight on some schools, although I know it cannot compete with any Ivy League. I appreciate CUNY Graduate School for its open and critically oriented environment, but not sure what one can expect in terms of funding which is crucial for an international in NYC. Besides, has anyone heard anything from Georgetown? I appreciate very much any feedback and wish you all success in the upcoming academic endeavour!