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4.08 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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wvandersypen
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International Relations, Masters, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I retrospect, I probably should have worked for a year or two, before going to SAIS. With a limited amount of workexperience, I would have gained more.
I wish I would have known how strong the dollar would be/have been vis a vis the Euro!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is the top in its field. Unlike other IR grad schools, SAIS in located in the heart of DC, offers an equal load of IR politics AND international economics, and offers the possibility to study for a year in Nanjing China, or Bologna Italy.
Take the opportunity to travel, meet people, network. The options are limitless, it is up to you to make the most of it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It is one of the top school in the US. With all it's good and bad consequences. Make sure that your investment in time and money pays off.
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cleb
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International Relations, Masters, Master Program
Overall
I wish I had known...
How difficult it is to find housing in Washington.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very good program, which leaves enough flexibility to create your own personal curriculum.
Outstanding professors with international and politcy experience.
One or two classes, are not at graduate level so there is still place for improvement.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Definitely try to find a plave close to the university in Adams Morgan or Dupont Circle. This is where everything happens at night. It's a little bit pricier than other areas, but it is definitely worth it.
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Parag P
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
Engineering, Chemical, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Security related problems
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Great place to learn bio related stuff.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
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Marek F
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go for it! It's worth it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
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Marek F
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
There is no other way.
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Personal comments
Accommodation is a responsibility of each student. There is no help (excpet from general advice) from the university.
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Marek F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I spend more mostly because the overall living costs are higher than in my home country.
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Food, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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