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That's actually the reason why I didn't finish my application. My professors advised me to go straight in a MA program because they were saying that the Peace Corps only looks good on paper. But it sounds like from what you're saying that the PC is exactly the type of experience that I need in int'l development.

I've been planning on joining the Peace Corps for a long time but I backed out last year (totally regretting it now). But from what I understand, it's really frustrating in the sense that you don't accomplish anything but very beneficial because the Peace Corps is well known and it looks good on your CV. Am I right? Well I want to go into post conflict development, specifically in Africa. Is that too vague or specific?

I was planning on joining the peace corps after getting my degree, but I'm guessing that's doing it backwards?

This may seem like an useless question considering that I already applied and got into graduate school. But I've been reading around the forum and it seems like everybody who applied to IR or public policy programs have already had years of work experience in the field. I know that some people choose to get a MA in mid-career but do you guys think it's a good idea to get a MA in international development with pretty much zero work experience?

Oh I kinda voted myself down on accident lol. But thanks for the advice; If I come up to Boston in early August, do you think that's too late? Would all the apartments have already been taken since I'm getting the idea that everyone is looking for apartments for September 1st.

I just got accepted into BU and I'm considering going there this fall. My biggest issue involving apartment hunting is that I'm traveling for the entire summer so I won't be able to visit Boston to look at any apartments. I've been looking into Boston University's off-campus apartments, but the only one that would let me sign a lease without going there myself is out of my price range; my budget is around $600-700. I'm hoping to find a room in an apartment with 2 or 3 other roommates to offset the costs but I'm not sure if I can find anyone without actually meeting them in person. Does anyone have any ideas?