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<p> Hello! </p>
<p> I'm currently an undergrad living in Texas, and am in the process of transferring to a 4 year University. I I came here for advice because I'd like to get my Masters/Undergrad in the same place if possible, and I'd
like to transfer somewhere that offers a 5 year MIA program. I understand this does limit my options, especially in Texas, because if I understand correctly the Bush School is the only school that offers a 5 year MIA program in Texas.
I'm looking for an accelerated program because I am using the GI Bill, and there are only so many "months" on it that you can use before it is depleted. Therefore, a more condensed program is preferable! </p>
<p> As the title states, my real question lies between deciding on transferring to American or Tamu. I've gleaned a lot of information from these boards on MIA programs in D.C and how powerful the networking/internships can be, although
I'd like to contrast it with the Bush School's reach. Would it really be worth it to move all the way to D.C for the opportunities, if the Bush school could facilitate some solid internships/opportunities as well? I understand that
the Bush School is young and is nowhere near the level of SIS yet, but what is their influence like in D.C? I know that just "being there" in D.C would be of huge value for the seminars, networking, etc. Also, if I understand correctly,
the D.C schools run a "consortium" in which you can be enrolled at one campus such as AU but take some of your classes at Georgetown or GW for example. This is very attractive. </p>
<p> For what it's worth, I would be pursuing an MIA/NS&D at Tamu, and a MIR with a focus in either GGPS or USFP at AU. </p>
<p> Additional info: 4 years Army experience as an Intelligence Analyst. 5 years total with Reserves. Transferring job to Civil Affairs (Army's diplomatic personnel) in June. Currently learning Spanish. Pursuing ROTC/Commission as (most
likely) a Reserve Officer. Current location: College Station. Applied to UT and TCU as well. </p>
<p> Side note: I'd love to go to school in DFW (TCU) but they do not offer a masters and honestly their program is not as good as A&M's. But, I'm older than most undergrads and College Station does not have as much appeal as I'm sure
some of you can relate, lol. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> I really look forward to your replies! </p>
<p> </p>
<p> David </p>
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<strong>Edited <time datetime="2017-03-29T05:37:28Z" title="03/29/2017 05:37 AM" data-short="5 yr">March 29, 2017</time> by dondave</strong>
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<p> I can't really speak for the the Bush School's reach in DC, but one advantage to note with SIS and other schools located in DC is that as the classes are in the evening, most students spend at least some semesters (not just the
summer) interning or working at government agencies, consulting firms, or think tanks during the day. Also, at AU you would be getting an MA in International Affairs (not MIR) with a concentration in GGPS or USFP (I'm in USFP). Happy to
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<p> Classes in the evening would be a good thing.. although how is the course load there level while working? Getting paid a little to offset the costs would be nice though </p>
<p> -How is the USFP program in general? Do you know how it compares to the GGPS program? </p>
<p> -Did you do your undergrad at AU? Regardless, how do you like being there in general? What is it like? I've read it's very liberal </p>
<p> -How is living in D.C? </p>
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<p> The USFP program in general is quite rigorous, with both practical and more theory-based classes. I want to work as a Foreign Service Officer, and there are two former ambassadors in the faculty, plus at least one former public
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<p> Hello! </p>
<p> I'm currently an undergrad living in Texas, and am in the process of transferring to a 4 year University. I I came here for advice because I'd like to get my Masters/Undergrad in the same place if possible, and
I'd like to transfer somewhere that offers a 5 year MIA program. I understand this does limit my options, especially in Texas, because if I understand correctly the Bush School is the only school that offers a 5 year MIA program in
Texas. I'm looking for an accelerated program because I am using the GI Bill, and there are only so many "months" on it that you can use before it is depleted. Therefore, a more condensed program is preferable! </p>
<p> As the title states, my real question lies between deciding on transferring to American or Tamu. I've gleaned a lot of information from these boards on MIA programs in D.C and how powerful the networking/internships can be,
although I'd like to contrast it with the Bush School's reach. Would it really be worth it to move all the way to D.C for the opportunities, if the Bush school could facilitate some solid internships/opportunities as well? I
understand that the Bush School is young and is nowhere near the level of SIS yet, but what is their influence like in D.C? I know that just "being there" in D.C would be of huge value for the seminars, networking, etc. Also, if I
understand correctly, the D.C schools run a "consortium" in which you can be enrolled at one campus such as AU but take some of your classes at Georgetown or GW for example. This is very attractive. </p>
<p> For what it's worth, I would be pursuing an MIA/NS&D at Tamu, and a MIR with a focus in either GGPS or USFP at AU. </p>
<p> Additional info: 4 years Army experience as an Intelligence Analyst. 5 years total with Reserves. Transferring job to Civil Affairs (Army's diplomatic personnel) in June. Currently learning Spanish. Pursuing ROTC/Commission as
(most likely) a Reserve Officer. Current location: College Station. Applied to UT and TCU as well. </p>
<p> Side note: I'd love to go to school in DFW (TCU) but they do not offer a masters and honestly their program is not as good as A&M's. But, I'm older than most undergrads and College Station does not have as much appeal as I'm
sure some of you can relate, lol. </p>
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<p> I really look forward to your replies! </p>
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<p> The Bush School is far better than SIS and focuses on security vs development at American. The fact that you're a veteran with a clearance makes this even easier: Texas wins hands down. </p>
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<p> Assuming to want to stick with intelligence/national security type work, I have to agree with went_away. Texas A&M is very well known for national security studies. And while SIS is in DC, it is more known for humanitarian
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Hello!
I'm currently an undergrad living in Texas, and am in the process of
transferring to a 4 year University. I I came here for advice because I'd like
to get my Masters/Undergrad in the same place if possible, and I'd like to
transfer somewhere that offers a 5 year MIA program. I understand this does
limit my options, especially in Texas, because if I understand correctly the
Bush School is the only school that offers a 5 year MIA program in Texas. I'm
looking for an accelerated program because I am using the GI Bill, and there are
only so many "months" on it that you can use before it is depleted. Therefore, a
more condensed program is preferable!
As the title states, my real question lies between deciding on transferring to
American or Tamu. I've gleaned a lot of information from these boards on MIA
programs in D.C and how powerful the networking/internships can be, although I'd
like to contrast it with the Bush School's reach. Would it really be worth it to
move all the way to D.C for the opportunities, if the Bush school could
facilitate some solid internships/opportunities as well? I understand that the
Bush School is young and is nowhere near the level of SIS yet, but what is their
influence like in D.C? I know that just "being there" in D.C would be of huge
value for the seminars, networking, etc. Also, if I understand correctly, the
D.C schools run a "consortium" in which you can be enrolled at one campus such
as AU but take some of your classes at Georgetown or GW for example. This is
very attractive.
For what it's worth, I would be pursuing an MIA/NS&D at Tamu, and a MIR with a
focus in either GGPS or USFP at AU.
Additional info: 4 years Army experience as an Intelligence Analyst. 5 years
total with Reserves. Transferring job to Civil Affairs (Army's diplomatic
personnel) in June. Currently learning Spanish. Pursuing ROTC/Commission as
(most likely) a Reserve Officer. Current location: College Station. Applied to
UT and TCU as well.
Side note: I'd love to go to school in DFW (TCU) but they do not offer a masters
and honestly their program is not as good as A&M's. But, I'm older than most
undergrads and College Station does not have as much appeal as I'm sure some of
you can relate, lol.
I really look forward to your replies!
David
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I can't really speak for the the Bush School's reach in DC, but one advantage to
note with SIS and other schools located in DC is that as the classes are in the
evening, most students spend at least some semesters (not just the summer)
interning or working at government agencies, consulting firms, or think tanks
during the day. Also, at AU you would be getting an MA in International Affairs
(not MIR) with a concentration in GGPS or USFP (I'm in USFP). Happy to answer
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Classes in the evening would be a good thing.. although how is the course
load there level while working? Getting paid a little to offset the costs would
be nice though
-How is the USFP program in general? Do you know how it compares to the GGPS
program?
-Did you do your undergrad at AU? Regardless, how do you like being there in
general? What is it like? I've read it's very liberal
-How is living in D.C?
Thanks!
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The USFP program in general is quite rigorous, with both practical and more
theory-based classes. I want to work as a Foreign Service Officer, and there are
two former ambassadors in the faculty, plus at least one former public diplomacy
officer. One of the ambassadors and the public diplomacy officer helped me
immensely with my personal narratives for the State Department after I passed
the FSOT.
I like being here in general. If you haven't visited, the SIS building is a
really inspirational place to study and take classes. AU is definitely very
liberal, although I do know some conservatives.
DC is great, but EXPENSIVE. But you can always meet people to network, see top
government officials speak, go to conferences, etc. It's also just a beautiful
city with lots of distractions from grad school.
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> On 3/29/2017 at 0:36 AM, dondave said:
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> Hello!
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> I'm currently an undergrad living in Texas, and am in the process of
> transferring to a 4 year University. I I came here for advice because I'd
> like to get my Masters/Undergrad in the same place if possible, and I'd like
> to transfer somewhere that offers a 5 year MIA program. I understand this does
> limit my options, especially in Texas, because if I understand correctly the
> Bush School is the only school that offers a 5 year MIA program in Texas. I'm
> looking for an accelerated program because I am using the GI Bill, and there
> are only so many "months" on it that you can use before it is depleted.
> Therefore, a more condensed program is preferable!
>
> As the title states, my real question lies between deciding on transferring to
> American or Tamu. I've gleaned a lot of information from these boards on MIA
> programs in D.C and how powerful the networking/internships can be, although
> I'd like to contrast it with the Bush School's reach. Would it really be worth
> it to move all the way to D.C for the opportunities, if the Bush school could
> facilitate some solid internships/opportunities as well? I understand that the
> Bush School is young and is nowhere near the level of SIS yet, but what is
> their influence like in D.C? I know that just "being there" in D.C would be of
> huge value for the seminars, networking, etc. Also, if I understand correctly,
> the D.C schools run a "consortium" in which you can be enrolled at one campus
> such as AU but take some of your classes at Georgetown or GW for example. This
> is very attractive.
>
> For what it's worth, I would be pursuing an MIA/NS&D at Tamu, and a MIR with a
> focus in either GGPS or USFP at AU.
>
> Additional info: 4 years Army experience as an Intelligence Analyst. 5 years
> total with Reserves. Transferring job to Civil Affairs (Army's diplomatic
> personnel) in June. Currently learning Spanish. Pursuing ROTC/Commission as
> (most likely) a Reserve Officer. Current location: College Station. Applied to
> UT and TCU as well.
>
> Side note: I'd love to go to school in DFW (TCU) but they do not offer a
> masters and honestly their program is not as good as A&M's. But, I'm older
> than most undergrads and College Station does not have as much appeal as I'm
> sure some of you can relate, lol.
>
>
>
> I really look forward to your replies!
>
>
>
> David
You've got a PM David
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Posted May 17, 2017
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Posted May 17, 2017
The Bush School is far better than SIS and focuses on security vs development at
American. The fact that you're a veteran with a clearance makes this even
easier: Texas wins hands down.
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Posted May 17, 2017
Assuming to want to stick with intelligence/national security type work, I have
to agree with went_away. Texas A&M is very well known for national security
studies. And while SIS is in DC, it is more known for humanitarian assistance,
international development, non-profits, aid agency work.
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