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I should be attending Josef Korbel in the fall too and am looking for housing. I have never been to Denver and need advice. I am looking for a nice, quiet apartment complex, more of a young professional feel. I would rather pay a little more for a nice place and would like a maximum commute of 15 minute drive. Any apartment suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Thanks, very interesting survey!

Hello all, I am looking for information on the rankings of international affairs programs. I am specifically applying to security programs. Does anyone have a link for these rankings? I'm having trouble finding more than just the top 10. What about Bush at TAMU and Josef Korbel at Denver?

I lived at Crescent Pointe for a year and a half and loved it. It's quiet, a nice place, safe, friendly staff and quick maintenance, and the pool was never over crowded.I looked at park hudson and signature park too and thought Crescent Pointe was the best for me. My friends that lived at factory/warehouse didn't like it because you could hear everything from your neighbors.

I have the opportunity to receive a master's at the same institution where I did my undergraduate studies or at a different university. I am curious if employers prefer that you work at two different schools instead of the same. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

Yeah I wasn't saying she should think she would automatically get into Georgetown. I was just giving it as an example to show what programs are looking for, I didn't click on CGChick's links. For the Bush School, they recommend having taken courses in American government, economics, and/or statistics/research methods. JAubrey, are you an admissions officer for a security program? If not, I don't think you can say its unrealistic if the candidate is smart, has international experience, maybe has the right personality, and is willing to work hard and learn. The money is up to her and many of these programs offer scholarships, the Bush School pricing can be very reasonable with a small scholarship. And seriously, late 20s is not old, its only a 2 year program. With programs averaging students with 3-6 years of prior work experience, that would put the average student at 25-28.

From my discussion with an admissions officer, I found that they highly value international work experience (or military experience) in this field. Many of the schools I applied to for security programs said that their average student has 3-6 years of work experience (so you definitely are not at a relatively advanced age as stated earlier...). Because your academic background is different, I would recommend taking some pre-requisite courses of statistics and economics if you didn't take those in your other studies. (Many of the programs list online certain academic classes they recommend taking before beginning the program.) For example, this is from Georgetown's Security Studies Program website: The SSP strives to enroll a diverse class of students who have demonstrated academic excellence, a wide range of personal, professional, and academic experience, and have a strong commitment to a career in the security field. The SSP seeks students who, by virtue of their background and experience, can contribute to the education of their peers and to the scholarship of security studies. Successful applicants to the SSP have proven English proficiency and come from a wide range of undergraduate majors, including international relations and other social sciences, the humanities, business, and physical sciences and engineering. It is suggested that students take microeconomics and macroeconomics prior to enrollment. Work experience is not required, but strongly recommended. The Admissions Committee carefully reviews each applicant's personal and professional experience to assess readiness for graduate study at the SSP. Voluntary positions, internships, and part- and full-time experience play a role in preparing students for study. Students with out work experience are not at a disadvantage, however. In the absence of professional experience, a related academic background (such as a major in international relations, political science, etc.) becomes more important. International experience is not required but is recommended. International experience includes time spent living, studying, working, volunteering, or traveling outside of the applicant's home country.

Will they take your MacBook at the Apple store or did you get that deal somewhere else? Pretty awesome!

I have only sent in an acceptance for the scholarship offer to my specific program and the Director of Admissions there told me they would send more information in May on what to do to prepare for classes and give textbook suggestions for review, so I wouldn't worry yet. It is early but you could also contact the director of admissions for your program. My letter also said that orientation would start August 20th (I don't know if thats all grad students or just my program). There's actually a lot to do in CS for it being such a small town. I moved there from Chicago but loved it. Lots of nightlife, sporting events, school events, concerts, and things not too far to do in Texas, like Lake Bryan, float the river in San Marcus, Austin, Houston, etc. Its also a lot cheaper than going out in a big city! And I'm going to have to completely disagree with Bdeniso and say that the traditions (and values) are the best part of the school. They really make you feel like you are a part of something.

Ok, thanks Bdeniso!!

Hi hurricane! You can check out this thread on CS from the meet and great section- it kind of answers your question on housing. I went there for my undergrad and would be happy to answer any other questions!

Cool at ND? Great school. I'm most likely going to go to the Bush School for the International Affairs program in the fall. Were you able to make friends through the Bush School? Any advice for next year?

Ok, thanks for all of the information Behavioral, ANDS!, OregonGal, and go3187 ! I appreciate it!

Ok, thanks ANDS!. I'm assuming macbooks have dual core? (I really don't know much about my own computer apparently...)

Bdeniso, are you at the Bush school?