eenafefe Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hi All, New user here. I, like many, am torn between two programs. My undergrad is from a small private school in Texas. I have a journalism and poli sci degree and a minor in French. Eventually, I want to be a war correspondent for a network. Here is my issue: I have been accepted to the Elliot School of Govt at GW for a masters in international affairs With a substantial fellowship Could live for free (with relatives) Wonderful staff and they have actively recruited me or Get a ms in journalism from columbia probably no money no where to live If anyone as any advice as to what they are looking for from correspondents, what school you like, or what you think please let me know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rising_star Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Why not go where the money is? Do the programs have the same appeal to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannah Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Agree with the previous post. Unless you are IN LOVE WITH NEW YORK. There is so much going on in DC, unbelievable, and GW is a fantastic school. Ivy League is a sports conference at the undergraduate level. Northwestern, Chicago, WashU/WUSTL, Emory, Rice, MIT, Stanford, Duke, Johns Hopkins/JHU, Vanderbilt and Georgetown all offer similar educational experiences as those in the ivy league. By many, these are also considered the "new ivies" in Academia. At GW you are two blocks from the White House. Figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve2008 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 if you want to be a correspondent, you want to be unencumbered by debt, especially if you decide to string or freelance at any point during your career. debt will make it more difficult for you to take risks. if you can stomach the debt, go to columbia, but it will place some limits on your future options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisciphd Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I graduated from ESIA and have a classmate who is now a senior public affairs officer with the Dept. of State after having been a White House correspondent with the AP. Go with GWU, you won't regret it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesotan Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Why do people keep resurrecting this thread? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmed Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 What did you end up choosing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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