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Hello all, International with a non-US degree here, I'm applying to several places between the US and the UK for a Mid East degree: MPhil Modern Mid East Studies, Oxford MA Modern History, LSE* AM Mid East Studies, Harvard MA Arab Studies, Georgetown *LSE's new history degree would allow me a pick of modules that could craft an interdisciplinary degree and pad my CV for a PhD (also, the UK's new postgrad visa scheme is very enticing) Anyone have any impressions of the above programs? Anything I should add, or should know? Very keen on hearing from people in similar straits or, better yet, who have gone through Mid East studies postgrad. Should also add that I am: a native Arabic speaker; keen on learning Persian; and very much hope that this degree would position me for a PhD program down the line.