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Thanks a lot! I also realize that it is very expensive to live in NYC. Because there are few classes during the day in Columbia Univ Stat program, is it feasible for me to find an internship to cover some expense? ( I will hold a F-1 visa.)

Thanks a lot for your ideas. I always take possibility into account and the possiblity of catastrophe is much higher in California than in NYC. I wonder whether it is very difficult for me to find a decent job in NYC if I study in Stanford. I dont want to stay in California after graduation.

Bonjour! I got admitted by both Stanford(MA in International Policy Studies) and Columbia(MA in Statistics). Although Stanford University is awesome, too many earthquakes happen in California. It might be a little horrific to move to it, since experts predict that one devastating earthquake will probably hit California in next few years. However, the placement of Stanford-IPS is much better than Columbia-Stat. To find a good job is very very important for me and my family. So I dont know which one to chooce. Thanks a ton if you could tell me your opinions and what you know about the programs/universities/locations.... I will pray for your future studies and career success. Merci!