<p>I recently got the news that I've been accepted fot the Masters in International Affairs at NYU as well as the MA Goverment0 Conflict Resolution at Georgetown College.</p>
<p>Firstly, I've only just realized after reading the forums that I didn't apply (out of ignorance) to SFS and instead applied to Georgetown College, despite the fact that I want to pursue International Affairs. My only excuse is that I'm an international applicant, and thus not as well versed in the major US universities. That unpleasant surprise aside (I gather that SFS is far better than the Dept of Government), I've gotten into the programme of my choice at NYU.</p>
<p>I realize that GT is supposed to be much better but my reservation are: I really want to study in New York, having visited the city, well, yes I just really want to live there : ) Second, I have the programme of my choice at NYU. However, DC is only a cheap and short bus ride away.</p>
<p>And I've also gotten IR at George Washington. </p>
<p>I'm seriously confused about the SFS vs GC debacle. </p>
<p>Just to let you know, the bus ride from NYC to DC is neither very short nor very cheap. Sorry for not answering the question; I’m not qualified to answer that part lol.</p>
<p>If you want to do Conflict Resolution, the program at Georgetown is VERY good, and there is no better place to study it (or international affairs) than Washington, DC. However, it is NOT the same thing as the MSFS in International Relations in SFS at Georgetown (which is considered the strongest program of its type in the world at the Master’s level). Both GW and NYU have strong international affairs master’s programs, but do not approach Georgetown’s in terms of reputation, graduate placement, and influence. However, you did not apply to Georgetown’s, so if you want international affairs (and not conflict resolution specifically), it seems like you (perhaps erroneously) already made your decision (the reputations of GW and NYU international affairs are comparable). Take a look at the following link:</p>
<p>My advice: don’t be afraid to reach out to current students at each of the programs you’re considering and ask them as candid and detailed questions as you can think of. Oftentimes they will give you the best sense of what going through a program is like.</p>
<p>Contact Georgetown and look into the possibility to change schools. They definitely don’t advertise it, but I think there is a little bit of wiggle room. A girl from my school, currently a freshman at Georgetown, applied to the College, was accepted, and after quite a bit thought realized she wanted to be in the School of Foreign Service. According to her, the admissions staff was very helpful and willing to let her change. I don’t know if they will still do that, or if they would do it for you, but it could not hurt. They won’t rescind your admittance for trying.</p>
<p>^mig,was your friend able to change schools before the start of her freshman year at Georgetown,or did she have to wait a few months/semester to move?
Thanks</p>
<p>Got admitted into NYU - Global Affairs…was wondering if you guys have any opinion about this school? i’m currently still waiting for tufts-mald, harvard-mpp, columbia-mia and usc-mpa…</p>
<p>My goal is to have a career in united nations. but i haven’t decided which division in there. I guess i enjoy much of any general international affair…What is the significant difference between MA in global affairs vs. MPA/MPP concentrated in international?</p>