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student4life · 07-28-2008, 11:36 AM

Folks,

I have an MS in Applied Economics from VA Tech and am thinking of a PHd in either Clemson or U Florida. A PhD in Applied Economics of course. Which of these two is a better program? What's their minimum GRE requirements?

Any experiences? if people have idea about other programs in the South as good as these please let me know,

Your help is appreciated!!

asianeconomist · 07-28-2008, 02:28 PM

What are your research interests ?

student4life · 07-28-2008, 04:37 PM

To be honest with you, I am flexible. I have a paper published in the American Journal of Agicultural Economics AJAE, which I am going to use to show my ability to do research. My focus was in Internationaal Trade and Development issues. After my MS I found a job as a statistician and have been doing it for 3 years, and I hate it. I just want to get a PhD thats all. I like the Florida program coz its 3 yrs

~ I am 30 so I don't want to spend too much time studying as I understand that too much school doesn't necessarily pay.

I'd go with modeling Consumer behaviour if I had a choice. But MONEY (research funds) usually makes the call.

Tex Jansen · 07-28-2008, 05:42 PM

I think that it can fairly be said that Florida is considered to be an overall stronger department than Clemson. Obviously this may not be the case for every field.

If you want some other comparable programs in the South, take a look at Georgia and Florida State.

YoungEconomist · 07-28-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex Jansen

I think that it can fairly be said that Florida is considered to be an overall stronger department than Clemson. Obviously this may not be the case for every field.

I agree. Besides, in my opinion location is important, and Gainesville is a better place to live.

student4life · 07-28-2008, 11:46 PM

True, true, you guys are RIGHT i think. Or at least you are telling me something I was hoping to hear. I visited Clemson over the July 4th weekend, and I didn't like that town. Its too isolated, it reminds me of Blacksburg Va where I spent 4 years. I had fun, but I think i want more than a one street town, and hence I think Gainesville could be fun. So I need to work hard and get my 1400 for Verb & Quant and I could be on my way to U of Florida. We will see.

Now off to cram the 3500 words in Barrons

~ Hard to do with a full time j.o.b

breakz · 07-29-2008, 01:15 AM

Consider Gainesville a "step up:" its a two-street town with Archer Road and University Avenue. Its a college town as much as any other, including the partying and "smallness" of it. Its also a few hours to the nearest large city, although Gainesville has everything you need to survive.

UF also only accepts PhD classes every other year. They'll be accepting a class for Fall 2009.

student4life · 07-29-2008, 02:43 AM

I am more attracted by the 3 yr PhD in Applied Economics than anything else. Has anyone on this thread attended school at U Florida? Share the experience please.

jeeves0923 · 07-29-2008, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by student4life

Its too isolated, it reminds me of Blacksburg Va

To each his own... but to me, Blacksburg is close to heaven :-) Also, a much better town than Clemson...

ICECOLDECON · 07-29-2008, 07:12 PM

I am taking math classes at UF this summer in preperation for applying to PhD econ programs in Fall 09. The area seems nice (much nicer than Tallahassee where I did my undergrad), but life does revolve around campus activities as Gainesville itself is pretty small. You need to have a penchant for hot muggy weather (the swamp is no misnomer!). Everyone Ive met so far seems to be relatively friendly and their are decent bars and eateries in the campus area. The school is particularly spirited (although FSU was just as spirited).

I can answer more specific questions if you have them.

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07-28-2008, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
student4life Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19	To be honest with you, I am flexible. I have a paper published in the American Journal of Agicultural Economics AJAE, which I am going to use to show my ability to do research. My focus was in Internationaal Trade and Development issues. After my MS I found a job as a statistician and have been doing it for 3 years, and I hate it. I just want to get a PhD thats all. I like the Florida program coz its 3 yrs ~ I am 30 so I don't want to spend too much time studying as I understand that too much school doesn't necessarily pay. I'd go with modeling Consumer behaviour if I had a choice. But MONEY (research funds) usually makes the call.

07-28-2008, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tex Jansen Within my grasp! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 171	I think that it can fairly be said that Florida is considered to be an overall stronger department than Clemson. Obviously this may not be the case for every field. If you want some other comparable programs in the South, take a look at Georgia and Florida State.

07-28-2008, 11:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
student4life Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19	True, true, you guys are RIGHT i think. Or at least you are telling me something I was hoping to hear. I visited Clemson over the July 4th weekend, and I didn't like that town. Its too isolated, it reminds me of Blacksburg Va where I spent 4 years. I had fun, but I think i want more than a one street town, and hence I think Gainesville could be fun. So I need to work hard and get my 1400 for Verb & Quant and I could be on my way to U of Florida. We will see. Now off to cram the 3500 words in Barrons ~ Hard to do with a full time j.o.b

07-29-2008, 01:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
breakz all things in balance Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 118	Consider Gainesville a "step up:" its a two-street town with Archer Road and University Avenue. Its a college town as much as any other, including the partying and "smallness" of it. Its also a few hours to the nearest large city, although Gainesville has everything you need to survive. UF also only accepts PhD classes every other year. They'll be accepting a class for Fall 2009.

07-29-2008, 02:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
student4life Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19	I am more attracted by the 3 yr PhD in Applied Economics than anything else. Has anyone on this thread attended school at U Florida? Share the experience please.

07-29-2008, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
ICECOLDECON Within my grasp! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 116	I am taking math classes at UF this summer in preperation for applying to PhD econ programs in Fall 09. The area seems nice (much nicer than Tallahassee where I did my undergrad), but life does revolve around campus activities as Gainesville itself is pretty small. You need to have a penchant for hot muggy weather (the swamp is no misnomer!). Everyone Ive met so far seems to be relatively friendly and their are decent bars and eateries in the campus area. The school is particularly spirited (although FSU was just as spirited). I can answer more specific questions if you have them.

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