<p>Hey,
So I have put in applications to Oxford, LSE, and Trinity College, Dublin for their Master's programs in European Politics [LSE is the European Political Economy].</p>
<p>I have a pretty strong profile, coming from a well respected US school (UVA) with good grades (3.7+ GPA) and a double major in Foreign Policy and English, and also very strong recs. I also have done two internships: One in US policy on Cap. Hill (worked on a trade bill) and one in the EU (IIEA and worked on Common Ag. Policy research). I have experience in foreign languages and have lived in the EU (Germany and Ireland). </p>
<p>I was looking for: </p>
<p>1) What people thought of these programs [anything spectacular or something you hated?]</p>
<p>2) How hard they were to get into [Oxford and LSE especially...] - *and wait times, how long to hear back ????</p>
<p>3) Are they worth the costs? [Living in London, UK, etc.. is tough right now..]</p>
<p>4) Are these good places to study for European policy [I believe yes...but I am interested in what others have to say]</p>
<p>5) Trinity - yes, no...any comments ????</p>
<p>I am looking to either go into a job in European Trade policy or maybe take the academic route and focus specifically on EU research. I know...it's silly for an American to be so interested in the policies going on across the pond.</p>
<p>I know the one thing people have said, is that the State Dept, etc.. doesn't really know LSE, etc.. from any other school -- but won't think tanks and global businesses surely recognize programs like LSE and Oxford. Oxford sadly has the name, if anything to help you out... (and no that's not why I am thinking of going there...).</p>
<p>Thanks for any help!</p>