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Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies offers truly the best education in international economics in the world. In just one semester, I have learned about diverse subjects and worked with fellow students on a multitude of projects from around the world. I consider myself so fortunate to be enrolled here. The flexibility of the program also allows for anyone to concurrently work an internship (or two in my case) and gain valuable experience. Perhaps the only con is that... Read More some of the class lectures are not conducive to volunteering information. On the whole, this school is fantastic.

Johns Hopkins University is a school that offers an excellent education, as well as brand recognition. The program I am enrolled in is designed for part-time students with full-time careers in Washington, DC, which is one of the strongest pros; my classmates work on Capitol Hill, in National Security, at top public affairs firms, and other fields that bring a wealth of experience and different perspectives to the classroom. With that, however, brings the only con; with the majority of the students... Read More working hectic schedules, socializing and networking outside of the classroom rarely occurs in the program and is the only critique I can share of the program.

The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is a great international affairs masters program in the heart of Washington, DC. With great professors, ambitious students, and a strong alumni network, SAIS is a top notch program. It distinguishes itself from other graduate school programs by requiring every student to take 4-6 economics classes. Students can concentrate their studies by region (Latin America, Africa, Asia, etc.) or by theme (strategic studies, international development,... Read More international law, etc.) and can advance their language studies by deepening their knowledge of a language they have already studied or learn a new language. Moreover, by being located in Washington, DC, students have daily access to policymakers, diplomats, and international business leaders. SAIS students have the option to choose from a wide variety of classes, but students are not guaranteed the classes for which they want to register. A bidding system is used, leaving some students out of the classes they want. And although the program is well located, the SAIS main campus building is old and needs to be renovated. Finally, while there are a number of international students, certain regions of the world are underrepresented. I was accepted to Georgetown, Columbia, George Washington, and American University, but I am confident that I made the right decision to attend SAIS.