random_guy

Stick to Europe. Cheaper (much!), quicker completion time and better ladies.

I'd go to NY, but only because it is the center of everything pretty much. Also, it offers opportunities to get awesome experiences with the UN etc. Self financing?

One option is the MPhil. 18 months, half debt incurred and a higher degree then the MA. Is it worth it? I really want to work in Public Affairs/Lobbying, London or Washington.

One imagines funding oneself throughout through a combination of work, loans, overdrafts, family and hussling.

I already have a MA.

I have gained admission to a PhD program, had my proposal cleared and am set to start in early 2011. However, part of me is non-committal. I feel 4 years is a long time, and on occassion doubt my motivation. At other times, I am really hyped over the whole thing and looking forward to it. I would be self funded, so incuring further debt is a concern, but nothing gambled nothing won, right? Advice please!