juleswoodson

I'm usually just an observer on these boards, but this xenophobia topic is too tempting to resist... hahah I'm currently a student at York University and I'm starting my PhD in the Political Science department in the fall. While I understand the frustration of having been denied entry into the program, I think a number of people have contributed reasonable explanations for why this is not a case of xenophobia. The truth of the matter is that York's Political Science department accepts 2 international students into its graduate program. That is, 1 international student for the MA, and 1 for the PhD. The competition for these spots is incredibly intense, especially for the PhD. If you want a little free advice, if you want to pursue graduate work at York, your best bet is to apply to the MA as an international student. This way, when you apply for the PhD, you are applying as an internal student, and all your references will be from York professors. Look at the bright side: at least you weren't foolish enough to apply, much less accept admission into York's Social and Political Thought program... If you think it's bad being rejected for Political Science, imagine how terrible it would be to be accepted into Social and Political Thought! It would mean years doing a PhD only to graduate with the worst job prospects imaginable (interdisciplinary theory..haha) In all seriousness, put the xenophobia remarks aside, and apply to the MA program next year. That's some stellar advice, if I can say so myself!