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		| Yemlin 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:12 pm    Post subject: MSEd: Temple U. Japan vs. SUNY at UEC Thai |   |  
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				| What does anyone here know about the relative strengths and weaknesses of these two programs? Does one of them have a much better reputation than the other? 
 I already have a B.A., several years of Japanese public school experience, and a CELTA. Eventually, I hope to teach at universities in Europe or to direct public school ESL programs in the U.S.
 
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		| Glenski 
 
  
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				|  Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:59 pm    Post subject: |   |  
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				| What is your nationality?  Americans, for instance, have a near impossible time getting past visa regs in Europe.  Depends on what part of Europe, though.  Eastern is more open. 
 Why are you concerned about a school's reputation?  It's really not that important in the long run, I think.  Having the degree is.  Temple is a very respected school, BTW.
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		| Yemlin 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:25 am    Post subject: |   |  
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	  | Glenski wrote: |  
	  | Why are you concerned about a school's reputation?  It's really not that important in the long run, I think. |  
 I am as concerned as a prospective employer about a school's reputation. I'm sure most programs fall somewhere in the middle, but if either of the schools under consideration has a definitely good or definitely bad reputation, I want to know.
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