groovinhard

I'm really interested in being a journalist, so I've been looking at USC's Annenberg...(sin! I know ). But I thought the quality of the poli sci/IR/geography departments (all areas I'm really interested in learning about/writing about) would be better at UCLA. What kind of careers besides journalism do people go into with degrees in those fields? Are there a lot of kids interested in journalism at UCLA, even though there's no j-school?

UCLAri

groovinhard,

I know a few people who went on to do journalism work after UCLA.

With poli sci, your career options are pretty broad. Some will go on and do work in the government (think State Dept., CIA, DIA, NSA, etc.) or even local government.

Others will go work for private firms and make money.

Still others go into the non-profit sector and help out with development issues abroad. Many many options.

As far as journalism interest goes, just ask the people at the Daily Bruin.

nikkei325i

Kind of OT, but what alternative careers are out there for someone interested in going into law? I guess what I'm saying is, what other type of jobs require the same type of skills / responsibilities of a lawyer?

k_reck

ps UCLAri, i love you and every second of you being amazingly helpful to everyone... and it's basically abundantly clear that you're going to rock at life because you're a good person.

le fin.

nikkei325i

OT...

Are undergrads allowed to study in the law library? Do you need some sort of pass?

UCLAri

nikkei,

I'm pretty sure undergrads are allowed in any library. I used to study in the Anderson library...

k_reck,

Flattery will get you everywhere.

k_reck

dayyyyyummmm.

i didn't mean it to be scandelous... hahaha but whatever. i still love you for being nice and helpful.

Jasonx88

hey ari,

when do you recommend going to washington for the cappp programs, and what do you do there (research paper, internships, classes)?

for eap, is the possibilty of going for fall, winter?

UCLAri

I recommend doing CAPPP your last quarter if possible.

At any rate, the best quarter is spring.

As far as EAP goes, it depends on the country and school. Most are for the full year, but some summer and summer and fall only programs exist.

Malishka31

Tell me more about CAPPP and EAP admissions process.

Aside from meeting the minimum GPA requiremtns for EAP, what else was required of you.

In two weeks the applications for Spring of 08 will be available for ROme, which i plan on applying to , besides the minumum 2.5 what else do we have to do to get selected, how tough is competition.

UCLAri

EAP is pretty much first come first served. Just be prepared to do TONS of paperwork.

You have been warned. Duly warned.

CAPPP looks for 3.5+ GPA and good research potential.

Malishka31

So how fast do i have to get there to get a seat? Like if i apply within the first month am i good to go?

How much money would u say you need on top of financial aid to go abroad?
Also do they increase your financial aid package to cover your EAP experience?

What would you suggest more CAPPP or EAP. I am leaning toward EAP, i can only do one or the other. Only reason i am leaning toward EAP is b/c of location. what you think?

UCLAri

If you have to do one or the other, I recommend EAP. For one, EAP is going to take you out of your "comfort zone" a bit more than CAPPP.

That, and EAP is pretty much guaranteed as long as you apply on time. CAPPP only admits about 50%.

024

ive always wondered how well a political science major helps a person who is seeking a more international and global focus. i know that political science and international relations are two different majors so if i attend a school that doesn't offer an IR major, would poli sci suffice? or should i rather go to a school that actually offers an IR major? im asking this because most UCs don't offer IR. thanks in advance for the help.

UCLAri

024,

You can always study IR from within the political science discipline. You get largely the same material.