Graduate School Forum

Answers to your questions from students, alumni, and school officials

Choosing the right graduate school program can be daunting. Graduate school entails a tremendous investment of time, money, and energy. You want some assurance that you will get a solid return on your investment-ideally in the form of a rewarding and personally fulfilling career path.

This section will provide you with a deeper understanding of the variety of internationally focused schools and show you the kinds of questions your peers are asking about options for graduate study.

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• Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of International Relations

"I hear the term 'global governance' used more and more frequently. How does your school approach this topic?"

• The New School, Graduate Program in International Affairs

"How can my work experience enhance a master's education at your school?"

• Maxwell School of Syracuse University

“I am searching for a graduate program that will open up a greater range of professional opportunities. How have your more recent graduates accomplished this goal?"

• Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

"With geopolitical power shifting to Asia, what are the benefits of studying in the region?"

• Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
  

"How does your school integrate the new concepts of security, including human security, into its curriculum?

• The Fletcher School, Tufts University

"How does a multicurricular approach to the study of international affairs prepare someone for success on the global stage?”

• The Elliott School of International Studies, The George Washington University
  

"Does your school offer opportunities for students to get experience in the field prior to graduating?"

• Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
  

"Does geographic location matter when choosing a graduate program in international affairs?"

• Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

"Is it important to have full-time work experience before entering your school's program?"

• Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)

Choosing the right graduate school program

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