envmgmt Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hi all, New to this forum and would really appreciate some help with making my decision. I am an international student (have been out of school for almost 6 years now) and I am in the very lucky position to have been accepted, with funding, to several schools for a masters in Environmental Management and Policy concentrating in Energy. I'm having a hard time making the very important decision so I'd appreciate your inputs on my situation. My 2 preferred choices are Yale F&ES's MEM and Columbia SIPA's MIA, both with a concentration in Energy and the Environment. Both programs are very much aligned with my interests. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantHardlyWait Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I am under the same situation, as an international student I am not sure how both schools rank in the field and which one is better to secure jobs after graduation. The smaller classes at Yale are a plus in terms of learning experience, however the bigger network at Columbia also helps a lot. I am under the impression that SIPA holds more events for the students to network too and while both schools have an amazing reputation in general, Yale's brand seems to be more prestigious. Additionally, I really love New York and all that it offers and am very concerned with New Haven's bad rep. One thing is for sure, New Haven is cheaper than New York. Really torn between both schools, would love to hear what others think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rising_star Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yale FES is very prestigious, especially if you want to go into an environment-focused field. I would go with whichever school offers better/any funding since they're both great choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envmgmt Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yale FES is very prestigious, especially if you want to go into an environment-focused field. I would go with whichever school offers better/any funding since they're both great choices. Thank you rising_star! Both schools offered approx 60% tuition, hence my dilemma. Deep down I think I'm leaning towards Yale FES since in the end it would be cheaper. But I love both schools, this is such a difficult decision to make. I am under the same situation, as an international student I am not sure how both schools rank in the field and which one is better to secure jobs after graduation. The smaller classes at Yale are a plus in terms of learning experience, however the bigger network at Columbia also helps a lot. I am under the impression that SIPA holds more events for the students to network too and while both schools have an amazing reputation in general, Yale's brand seems to be more prestigious. Additionally, I really love New York and all that it offers and am very concerned with New Haven's bad rep. One thing is for sure, New Haven is cheaper than New York. Really torn between both schools, would love to hear what others think. I know CantHardlyWait, this decision is stressing me so much. I will be attending the Open Houses to get a better feel of both programs and see which one I think will be a better fit for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJRADICK Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yale FES has better reputation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantHardlyWait Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I will go too!! Will PM you, we can meet there. Happy to learn that FES has such a good rep, making my almost choice a bit easier. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envmgmt Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 See you at the Open House! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envmgmt Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Anyone else would care to share their opinion? April 15th is getting closer and I am growing more nervous :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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