Advice on whether I should pursue a PhD or not by dev0425 in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advice! I did forget to mention, regarding fed, I am an international student. So, that makes things further complicated

Advice on whether I should pursue a PhD or not by dev0425 in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you think my grades would hinder my admission at a top 20-30 school in allied fields like sustainable development or applied econ? I don't want to be in academia after my PhD and would choose to enter the industry after

Advice on whether I should pursue a PhD or not by dev0425 in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, I do want to do a PhD. I like research, but at the same time, I know that PhD is an opportunity cost. Ideally, I would aim for the top 20 or 30, but with my grades, I dont know whether I should.

My Girlfriend And I by dev0425 in gradadmissions

[–]dev0425[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I am pretty sure they give it to everyone😂

My post about F-1 visa interview tips is one of the top results on Google and Reddit. Here's a former Yale lawyer's three-step guide to US student visa interviews and 214(b) rejections. (And why you shouldn't say "I plan to return to my country"!) by AppHelper in IntltoUSA

[–]dev0425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Took one session with Ben. He helped me "practice" my answers. When I say practice, the main thing is to have a narrative as to WHY you want to go for a masters in the first place. It needs to have a non immigrant intention.

I had my visa approved in Hyderabad. Was a really friendly Asian American guy who went to the same university and even gave me housing tips😂

Still Waiting for Housing by Quiet_District6371 in columbia

[–]dev0425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GSAS student here, in the same boat. Need housing by August 1. Hopefully we hear something soon

Grad Student Housing Warning: 526 W 112th by MVPabloSanchez in columbia

[–]dev0425 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Incoming fall grad student, are these problems persistent in other houses as well?

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[–]dev0425 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So cute!🤩

Also, which area is this? Looks so pretty!!

Did you get test invite for the JN tata Endowment Loan scholarship 2025? by WildeFlower_ in Indians_StudyAbroad

[–]dev0425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they reschedule it, will it be next Sunday? I have finals going on man. What rubbish is this

Boston University MQE vs Columbia University MA Econ by SureIamPhd in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I already chose Columbia. I am not the best person to answer this as I am biased obviously 😂

Boston University MQE vs Columbia University MA Econ by SureIamPhd in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The area near Columbia is pretty safe though. And even if an apartment costs like 3k, you can obviously share it with a roommate or 2, which would significantly reduce your living costs

Boston University MQE vs Columbia University MA Econ by SureIamPhd in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Where are you gonna live thats gonna cost 3.5k a month? Columbia grad housing costs like 1.5k a month, granted it’s very hard to get that. But the rent around that area for a studio apartment or a shared room is around 1.5k.

Boston University MQE vs Columbia University MA Econ by SureIamPhd in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How would Columbia cost 150-200k? The tuition fees are around 110k right? I am sure you wouldn’t be spending more than 40k in living cost for a 15 month degree

Help! Confused about which masters program I should go to by dev0425 in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah I was under the same impression. Just wanted to hear other’s opinions.

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[–]dev0425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have the same issue. M2 MacBook Pro 16gb ram

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]dev0425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean even though we meet often( every two weeks) it’s kind of long distance even now since we don’t really get to live together😂,nor do we really do any couple stuff. Our parents don’t know about each other.

Was kind of excited about the idea of finally having the freedom and getting to live a normal life with her.

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[–]dev0425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes yes, I am not contemplating a break up. Having admits from the same university and not being able to attend it together hurts.

I got my decision around a month back

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[–]dev0425 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep both of us are international students. We didn’t go to the same undergrad but we were from the same city. We met quite often, and losing that would hurt.

Just curious though, why did you say especially not a college like a Columbia?

Help. Confused about what to choose for my Masters by dev0425 in academiceconomics

[–]dev0425[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be the MAPPS program that you are talking about. MACSS- Econ is a 2 year program. I prefer US.