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  1. Hello everyone, I went as well. Admittedly, I had already sent in my acceptance of their offer, and so was sold before attending this weekend. First of all, Chicago the city is so cool. It has all of the advantages of a big city, but doesn't feel crazy like NYC. As far as UChicago and CIR go... The campus is amazing. So beautiful (even though it snowed when we were there). The faculty and staff to whom I spoke were all very down-to-earth and willing to answer questions. One really gets the sense of a community at this program, a fact which is also highlighted by the existence of the preceptors, whose jobs it is to guide (and not instruct, they stressed) CIR students through all decisions. The career services lady was awesome, and seems to really know her stuff. I sat in on Eric Posner's "Public International Law" class, and it was great. I had a feeling that I wanted to focus on international law, and now I am sure. The stuff was so interesting that I had to restrain myself from raising my hand and getting involved in class discussion (I didn't want to be "that guy"). On a less formal note, many of the other prospective students there seemed to be really cool people. Not many of the show-off type IR students one expects to find at least a few of. I think the kind of person who is attracted to this kind of IR program (one so academically - and not career - focused) is inherently more inclusive, and less competitive. This is the kind of person I tend to like more (this is not the case for everyone).
  2. Hi Everyone, I just sent in my acceptance of UofC's offer of admission, so I will be there in the fall. I am debating about on vs. off campus housing. When you guys got your letters of admission do you also get a packet of info on housing, etc.? I didn't. Also, to the International House person ... Was it nice? Convenient? And, did you feel like you were in a bubble on campus, or was it easy enough to get to the city that you didn't really notice? Thanks and Congrats to all!
  3. Hi Guys. I actually went to UVM for undergrad (Go Catamounts!), and I was a History major. Wheeler house is the the department of History's building, and might be the easiest on campus to get to. Drive down the hill on Main Street once you get off the interstate for about 3/4 of a mile (West, towards the lake). When you get to Prospect street take a right. you will see Wheeler on the corner of Main and Prospect on your immediate (and first) left, a big white house. Great School, great people. Good luck!
  4. Hi all, This coming week I will be going to an admitted student day for an MA program in International Relations (Chicago's CIR). Anyway, there are opportunities to meet and greet. But, what should I wear? Dress to impress or take it easy? Anybody else wondering about this kind of thing?
  5. Previous Schools (Name, type, or tier): The University of Vermont, state university Previous Degrees and GPA's: BA in History (concentration in Ancient History) 3.84 GPA GRE Scores (Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Writing): V - 620 Q - 590 W - 4.5 Previous Work Experience (Years, Type): 1 Summer NGO internship, 1 summer Boat Captain Math/Econ Background: minimal Foreign Language Background: Modern Greek, a little French, Intended Field of Study in Grad School: International Law Long Term Professional Goals: International Lawyer?? maybe? Schools Applied to & Results: GW Elliott - rejected, Tufts Fletcher MALD - rejected, NYU Politics MA in IR - accepted (no $), UChicago CIR - accepted (13k $), Penn State International Affairs MA - accepted ($ forthcoming). Ultimate Decision & Why: UChicago CIR - It was always my number one choice, and the funding was unbeatable.
  6. I've been thinking about this, and I don't think CIR is overrated. To be honest, I didn't think it was one of the highly ranked IR programs. I have always wanted to go to Chicago because I was a History major in undergrad, and UofC is (arguably) the History Mecca. Then I came to find out that this program offers students resources (including faculty) from History, Classics, Law, Political Science, Anthro, and area studies. I think that's pretty exciting.
  7. Sroek, I actually visited CIR last Spring when I was trying to decide where to apply. Right off the bat I found the CIR staff to be extremely nice, accommodating, and down to earth (which really is something at a place like UChicago I think). The campus is obviously beautiful, and I really enjoyed the city of Chicago as well (my first time to the city). The program seems really great - the preceptors, who are PhD students with staff positions, guide all students through all decisions. What classes to take, who to choose as an advisor, what to focus on in your studies. There are several lectures a week from fields in the social sciences and humanities that CIR students are encouraged to go to, and they all seem really interesting. For example, one taking place there when I visited was hosting by the Classics department, and it discussed the true function of the antikithera device. The faculty there is top rate. John Mearsheimer immediately comes to mind (one of the first IR theory papers that I read was his "Why We Will Miss the Cold War." I recommend checking out the faculty page, and reading some bios if you haven't already. I think we will get a chance to meet them in April as well. With regards to other placed I applied: NYU dept. of Politics Masters in IR, GW Elliott School MIA, Tufts Fletcher MALD, and Penn State's new School of International Affairs (a fallback). I was accepted to NYU with no funding, and rejected from both Fletcher and Elliott. I received 13k in funding from CIR, which was my top choice anyway. I still haven't heard back from Penn State, but it doesn't really matter at this point.
  8. Sroek, I have been accepted and will be attending in April, even though I have already accepted their offer for admission. I couldn't be more excited.
  9. I think that CIR grads have no problem getting jobs after graduation. Check this out http://cir.uchicago.edu/prospectivestud ... ment.shtml It's also a very good point about halving the costs of living in a one-year program as opposed to a two-year.
  10. I too have been accepted for the fall with a good amount of funding, and will be attending. I visited CIR in May and found it to be the most academically oriented of the major programs (also visited Fletcher, GW Elliott, NYU Politics/IR). I liked that the program seemed very much like a community whereas Fletcher (albeit an impressive program) felt too career oriented (suit for interview). So, it really depends on what you are looking to get out of it. Personally, I think living in Chicago is going to be great, and the surrounding city is large factor for me as well. With respect to how good they are in certain areas... the best way to find out is to look at who the faculty are, get on JSTOR, and read some of their publications. I will be pursuing international law, and Eric Posner is one of the best out there. I hope this helps. See some of you on April 6, and happy choosing.
  11. I'm in to Chicago CIR with funding. That's where I will be come autumn.
  12. To those waiting on Chicago CIR: Someone was admitted yesterday. Maybe the rest of us will hear today or tomorrow? To the admit .. could you give us some details so we can temporarily live vicariously through you?
  13. Rhymenoceros, What's this about getting a job at NYU? I was just accepted with no funding so.... yeah. What kind of job are we talking? custodial? research? Any info on it would be helpful.
  14. I was accepted to NYU Poltics' Masters in IR today! woohoo for me.
  15. They admit about 50 people a year. I can't wait to find out... as long as it's good news. Also, since it would be annoying to start a new thread.... Anybody applied to NYU dept. of Politics MA? Heard back?
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