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Captain Courageous



Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: Bundang and loving it
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, I'm not looking to pursue another degree. I have an MA in History and BA in Anthropology as it is, and would like to switch disciplines some day in the relatively distant future and get a PhD in Political Science/International Relations. All I'm essentially looking for is PoliSci coursework to put on a transcriupt, although a second BA in PoliSci would be golden.
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JZer



Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Location: South Korea
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you want to study here why don't you try a MA program in Asian studies. When you try to get into a PhD program you could make Asian your specialization. You might try to learn Korean and could use this as a edge for getting into a PhD program.
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Captain Courageous



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I need some substance when it comes to an application for PoliSci. Asian Studies, as far as I can tell, doesn't offer that.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I need some substance when it comes to an application for PoliSci.


I am not sure what you mean by that. You need to suggest what you are going to research when you apply for a PhD. If you lived here and studied Asian studies you might find a interesting project to study.
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Captain Courageous



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most schools (at least the schools I'm interested in) require you either have government experience or Political Science classes on your transcript with high marks in order to enter a graduate program. While I'm extremely well-versed in most any political topic, I have yet to take a class on the subject.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Most schools (at least the schools I'm interested in) require you either have government experience or Political Science classes on your transcript with high marks in order to enter a graduate program.


I see, from my experience I have heard that having an idea of what you want to research is more important than any class you will take. That is just what I have heard during grad school and asking professors.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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government experience


Why don't you try to get some government experience? I think that is helpful if you want to teach so you don't become another bone head teacher that has no idea about the everyday workings of the government.
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Captain Courageous



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hah.
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Captain Courageous



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Also, I grew up in Washington, DC. I was inundated with "how government works."

It's a lot easier to get the government job you wang when you have the academic credentials to back it up.
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JZer



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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It's a lot easier to get the government job you wang when you have the academic credentials to back it up.


Shouldn't that have read, " It's a lot easier to get the government job you wang when you get to know the right people."
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Captain Courageous



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No, it should say want. Dernit.

And not in DIA or CIA.
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