<p>How is the IR major at Emory? What paths do grads follow? Any acceptances into top grad schools or Foreign Service?</p>
<p>We have an international studies programs. While I don’t known the typical career trajectory of a student in this program, I know that it looks decently rigorous and is directly associated with our political science department which I really, really like. I’m sure people get into top grad/professional schools in these departments. Again, they are really, really good and set the stage for such a career if one wants it (though it may be hard to gauge PhD admission based upon precedent because I’m sure a lot of people are pre-law. I think pre-law stats. are easier to find) and I know that many in these departments actually do very interesting things with their degree and not necessarily just law school. Fortunately, it has a language requirement, and I think that for the most past, languages are done really well here. Also, this major will naturally encourage you to delve into other disciplines to supplement your education here. Here is the website for it:
[International</a> Studies Approved Course Lists | in Atlanta, Georgia at the Political Science Department, Emory University](<a href=“http://polisci.emory.edu/home/undergraduate/international_studies_major/is_approved_course_archive.html]International”>http://polisci.emory.edu/home/undergraduate/international_studies_major/is_approved_course_archive.html)</p>
<p>Studying something like international studies at a place as diverse as Emory could be a great experience. I remember many of my friends really enjoying it (one actually transferred from Tulane for it). Point is, I think you would really enjoy the program and you should look more into it.</p>
<p>Bernie 12,</p>
<p>Thanks for the insights. I plan to visit Emory with my family in late July and will learn more about the IR program, as well as Emory’s other programs of interest like pre med. My sister and I are twins and interested in going to the same school. She loves English/Creative Writing. I know Emory has a strong dep’t with Natasha Tretheway, the poet laureate and all. Is there depth in this dep’t or a few very bright stars? Thanks.</p>
<p>The English dept. is actually really good from my understanding. My friend is an English major and has loved it. It is known for amazing professors and awesome mentoring (I believe plenty of faculty in the dept are known for their mentoring). Emory is a legit place to be a writer. Various publications do not lie about this. It’s a combination of starpower, great teaching/mentoring, and things like our rare books collections that make us awesome for English/Creative Writing oriented students. By the way, Ismaylov (someone I cited in another thread) is really into writing and pre-med, so people like her can serve as role models for students with these dual interests. Perhaps she’s really good in even the most rigorous science classes because of her creativity. The girl is so intense that some sort of film will be based upon one of the books she wrote. She is also a founding member of the Emory Pulse. Point is, we have talent in the area of writing and it doesn’t necessarily localize itself to the English dept.</p>