Zajita Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hello everyone, I got a tough choice to make: I have been admitted to both Harvard and Oxford for a two-year Masters in Middle Eastern Studies. Pros of Harvard: Reputation, position in higher education rankings and location. Have been there before, love the place, love the people, never networked as much in my life. Pros of Oxford: MUCH cheaper, stronger programme (Harvard is slightly weak on Middle East), greater possibilities to continue onto PhD as students are encouraged to do so. I wonder if the extra financial investment (difference of over 80,000 USD) in a Harvard Masters will translate into better job opportunities in international relations of the Middle East afterwards. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance for your help! AWall2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avicennalocke Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hey, Can you send me a email and I'll link you to people who've done both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerGrad Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So Oxford is a better and cheaper program that allows you to go for a PhD after.... Why is Harvard still being considered?! Nords and gorki 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zajita Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hey, Can you send me a email and I'll link you to people who've done both! Sure, that would be awesome!! Thanks so much! Will you send me your email adress, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zajita Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 So Oxford is a better and cheaper program that allows you to go for a PhD after.... Why is Harvard still being considered?! Well... Prestige, reputation and from what I have heard, future job networking is a big thing at Harvard. What do you guys think of those points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerGrad Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Well... Prestige, reputation and from what I have heard, future job networking is a big thing at Harvard. What do you guys think of those points? Oxford is extremely prestigious as well! I would not be putting Harvard on top of oxford for prestige, but perhaps you have a different viewpoint. I would go to Oxford over Harvard given the circumstances given. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vityaz Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 The difference between Harvard and Oxford is not worth $80,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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