MAISHMAISH Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Hi all - I am in desperate need of advice, as time is short for me, so any comments or words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. I have presently been admitted to Masters programs in Europe, and I am having a hard time in deciding what I should do...here's my admission status: - Tilburg University: M.Sc. Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (1-year program, no funding) - Barcelona Graduate School of Economics: M.Sc. Economics (1-year program, half tuition waiver) - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid: Masters in Economic Analysis (2-year program, full tuition waiver and 1200 Euros per month stipend for TA-ship) My interests tend towards microeconomics, quantitative economics, and econometrics, though I realize that I have not completely made up my mind either. I am willing to learn anything, really. My eventual goal is to pursue a PhD in economics in the US or UK, though I am not averse to staying in Europe. Should I choose either Tilburg or BGSE, I am also not averse to the idea of pursuing an additional research masters for a year in order to gain additional research experience and contact with professors for letters of recommendation. What should I do? All things being equal, I feel that I should be in Madrid because of the money; however, I heard that their program was REALLY intense and that it was really hard to keep up (that being said, I am used to the pressure as my undergraduate experience was pretty rough as well). But should I accept such a program, given my future goals? Please advise soon, as I need to inform these schools by the middle of next week! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I would say - they don't really differ so much that the funded offer from Madrid should be given up for other 2 schools. Of course, it would be safer if you can see their placement list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAISHMAISH Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Well, to be honest, I am not sure how the PhD placements have been for each school. From my impressions, it seems that they are comparable...but I could be completely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Get the placement list for both Phd and Masters - so you can decide how your outcome is likely to be if you stay/leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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