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Hi everyone, ok, I have a general question - do companies, NGOs, etc in DC take interns just for one day/week?! Is that possible? and @ CalSeeker - this is a very personal question, but how do you succeed in working full-time and attending grad school? I mean, I am an international student and many things at a US-university are different in comparison to Germany (especially, when it comes to essay-writing), but still - sounds amazing what you are managing...

Thank you, OregonGal and Coloradical! Ok, so the costs are ok - I had a nightmare of larger sums... Another (stupid) question - what if I fail this prep course? I mean, I was not bad at maths at school , but...you never know...!? (Well, the funding for BU is better for me when I compare the two - that is one of my reasons...)

Hey guys, so, yes, I admit it - I have never taken a single econ-course in my life...now that we have passed this embarrassing issue - I need your help. Is there anyone out there considering of going to the Elliott School this Fall and does have to take this econ-crash course in advance? I wrote to the school but they could not help me with details, yet. I just would really like to know how much this course is - any ideas?! btw I'm still torn between BU and GWU - I mean, I love BU and Boston but I have to admit I have second thoughts concerning ranking and reputation... Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I am really sorry to hear you have made such bad experiences with BU. I was there for a semester (History Dept.) and I loved it. I had Bacevich as a teacher and I thought he is very good! I enjoyed his class a lot. I know that it will be tough to get internships in DC or NYC in the summer without being there before but it should be manageable - I hope . I'm really sorry msn! To cleo - I am about to accept but I am still confused, too. And, I need to talk to my advisors with my German scholarship institution before I can make a decision - I am going to see them next Fri..... To all of you - good luck and I hope we are all satisfied after getting our degree

congrats, srunner! Making a decision is putting a lot of weight from one's shoulder, right?! (can you say that this way? mh - have to work on the use of idioms ) I have not decided, yet - but I guess I really tend to BU . Is there a facebook group for "us"?

Hey jenjen, good luck!! I got the notification on 14th Feb and sent my application in midth of Dec..

BTW - guys, are there any other BU-people here, who have applied for the IR-program?

Well, I got admitted at the Elliott School which is the school I am going to attend in case BU has no offer of financial aid...and in case they do, the decision still will be tough. I studied for a semester at BU and I loved it - still have a couple of friends living in the city - which is amazing - to me at least - and I would love to go back...then again, GWU has got a very good reputation and I don't know whether this'll help me more regarding the job hunt later... Good luck for your Fulbright-program - (no worries, I don't think it is absurd - we all should be more aware of what we eat, how we eat it, where it comes from and what we do with leftovers - totally far from the topic here , but very recently the German government published a survey showing how much food German throw away every year just because the food had reached its expiration-date...)

Hi Srunner - I am sorry to hear that! To Srunner and DualCitizenIR - I have not received a final decision on financial aid, yet. I agree with you DualCitizenIR that we have to wait a little longer ...Cheer up guys and good luck!! So, Srunner between which universities are you deciding? This forum is actually keeping me sane - sounds weird but good to know that we all have similar questions and concerns...

Nope, nothing yet... patience is a virtue - something I had to learn while waiting for Sipa decision...

Hi Cleo, so, I am from Germany - small wave into the north - and I studied (History) for one semester at BU. In my opinion - Boston rocks . Seriously, there are so many students from all over the world, it is a really great multicultural atmosphere. Nice people, many nice things to do in Beantown (beach, music, sports, New England to explore...Canada is not far away either). The city has a European touch, for sure. Some parts remind me of Victorian London . RedSox, Celtics, Pats, Bruins - sports is everywhere you look. BU has got a great and active student body. The professors were very helpful and my American friends were great in helping me to cope with the many new things I had to deal with while being the first time abroad for a couple of months. I have got a BA and in about 2 months MA-degree in History and American/British Cultural Studies and want to do another MA-degree in International Affairs. So, right now, I am still thinking about BU and the Elliott School. NY as a city is at least as great as Boston but I have only been there as a tourist. I guess I could happily live in both cities . In order to get an idea of prices for flatshares - look up craigslist.org - it depends where you want to live (if you don't mind to liver further away from campus, you pay less of course. My opinion - you'll need about $800/month for rent. It can be more it can also be less but to get something nice, with utilities...well, as I said - my opinion.) Living is expensive - again my guess would be that NYC and Boston are comparable...?! I am uncertain about reputation as well as my heart is pounding heavily for Boston. The reputation of DC however would not hurt for an international career... Ok, I have no idea if I could help you at all, but feel free to ask more questions - be happy to help!

Oh, that is good to know - (i love this forum ). Hm, I was thinking about learning Hindi and maybe, if I get the chance, to do projects in India. Ok, I have no idea whether learning Hindi is a good idea at all as most people are able to speak English. Still, you can learn so much about a culture this way. Good luck, fleetly, hope you get your number 1

- see...But thanks. Your number 1 is SIPA, fleetly?

Seriously, now? I mean, in another thread the same question came up - is BU at least heard of in the vasts of international affairs? ( )What about jobs later on?

Thanks, fleetly,! Now it is going to be GWU or BU . Hm, maybe even more the direction I am heading at - SIPA seems to be pretty focused on economics - is that right?! Just an impression...

Hey guys, so, my waiting has an end - at least what SIPA is concerned - rejected. Bummer. Would have been nice, espc to have nyc as a background for what I want to do later on in life, Good luck to those still waiting!!!

I'm still waiting, too...and refreshing the page...and refreshing...and you know once upon a time there were people who had to refresh their applypage...

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Hi guys! Congrats to all of you who got in! Actually, I was accepted at BU and GWU. I have applied to SIPA but this was more due to the olympic concept "It's the taking part that counts!" Apart from the fact that you all seem to have done so much already I know that I won't have a chance at all. Still, there is a slight hope even though I'd be more than happy to go to Boston, or DC. Nevertheless - I thank you all for posting here cause I thought I was the only one freaking out about this waiting...I still have not heard anything...so Madrilena25- we're in the same boat! Take care all of you!

same here - still waiting for funding... Sweet - we're colleagues - I have done History as well Boston is a great city and the place is full with students - really great atmosphere !

Hi Srunner, yes. I have been accepted. I am still considering though. But I'd love to go to BU . What about you?