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AjarnIam · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 95 Location: Thailand

Which MA Tesol offer would you accept?
a) Deakin AUS
b) USQ AUS
c) Maquarie AUS

Insubordination · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 394 Location: Sydney

Macquarie. They have an outstanding reputation in this field. I daresay they are the leaders in Australia.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

ditto

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

ditto

AjarnIam · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 95 Location: Thailand

Thanks for the advice. I was frustrated when i didn't have an offer, now I'm frustrated trying to decide which one. The latest offer since this post is Aston.
What do think of UK schools vs Aus schools. Call me lazy, but I dread the thought of writing a 40 page dissertation. All the UK schools seem to be focused on dissertations. Advice? Suck it up and write the damn paper or what? Should I do the coursework program from a good AUS school with no dissertation?

Mr. Frustration..

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

Suck it up and write the paper. (Now if I'd follow my own advice, the degree would be much closer!)

Where are you looking to go, and where are you from?

Maquarie has a pretty decent rep, and is probably the best thought of amongst your three. Nonetheless, an American friend of mine has had a heck of a time getting her degree from Maquarie recognised in the US.

(Controversial statement)

In general, it seems like masters programs from the UK have fewer reputation problems than a lot of Australian programs do.

I know a lot of good teachers with degrees from USQ, but as that program has expanded, it does seem to be getting a (undeserved, for all I know) degree mill rep. I've seen ads and heard human resource departments that discriminate against that one.

Best,
Justin

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

I agree with Justin - if Aston is an option, suck it up and do the diss.
My own UK degree is accepted essentially everywhere. It was tough, but worth it.

If you're going to do it, do it properly.

AjarnIam · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 95 Location: Thailand

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:04 pm Post subject:

Currently in Ecuador, but about 1 week from now, I'll be landing in Seoul.

It's been a GREAT run here in Ecuador, and I will never completely leave- I think some elements of my heart have been latinated.

BUT...I'm in non-profit education. I have dedicated 7 years of my life to this organisation, and if I have ever worked a 60 hour week, then that was a VERY light week. I don't feel taken advantage of- With the experience and training I've got here, I can move on to a lot of other jobs that wouldn't have looked twice at me 7 years ago. BUt I do have to move on- just turned 36 and would be one of those classic "heart attack at 40" cases if I stayed.

Best,
Justin

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

It's off the point, but important nonetheless:

Justin, good luck with your big move, and congrats on being willing and able to do it as a professional step. Very Happy

Sashadroogie · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:57 pm Post subject:

Very true. Good luck Justin!