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Cheers! My goal is to work for either the U.S. Department of State or the United Nations. I'll end up working abroad, and I think the College of Europe credentials would be beneficial. COE would indeed be cheaper than a U.S. program, and also quicker (1 year as opposed to 2). My only hesitation is I've heard that European schools are not as highly regarded as U.S. schools. :?

I'd go with Columbia, for the brand name because both programs are equally fantastic. Good luck!

I've heard of it at least (and I live in Washington, D.C.)!

This school seems fabulous and the alumni list is damned impressive for International Relations and Diplomacy. Here is a link: http://www.coleurop.be/ From the website: The Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies provides its students with in-depth knowledge of the European Union as a global actor as well as skills in international negotiations and diplomacy. The intensive one-year study programme brings together an interdisciplinary analysis of the EU

Definitely try to do the in state thing. I tried an online econ class and it was an epic fail cos I just couldn't keep up with the work. We underestimate how much going to class helps us stay on top of things. So an online degree is not for me. I'm taking mine the old fashioned, evening course way at a local, prestigious university during the summer. The only way I can afford to do this is because I have employee discount. Profit.

I am meeting my husband in grad school. As the English say, FULL STOP. END OF.

Wow well done. You have the right idea and attitude about this.

OMG I had severe depression too. I went absolutely bonkers. I mean, it just crept up on me and left me paralyzed. It was quite a series of unfortunate circumstances. But I'm glad at least I could get back up and finish university. RE old school Nickelodeon: YES!!!! Can't forget Doug and Salute your Shorts!!!!!!

DUDE!!!!! That is MEEEE!!! I swear I did the same thing. Went to a posh, top Liberal Arts College but dropped out because I became gravely ill and my grades suffered for it. Got into a state school with low admissions expectations for transfers, that isn't even the flagship university, and have to endure condescending or confused looks when I tell people my story. Hey, it's not my fault I got sick. :cry: I just wish I at least tried for the flagship university--but my gpa was so atrocious that I didn't even bother. Oh well. I ended up graduating with high honors from my TTT but it's still embarrassing. I won't even hang my diploma up.

Hi Canukgirl! My biggest worry is Princeton. I have the GPA. I have the story. I meet the criterion. But my undergrad is very non prestigious and if you notice, many of their selected students arrive from top schools.

Anyone else planning for the same transition? How much does prestige matter to you for graduate programs?