Age as a factor in grad school admissions

ticklemepink
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:25:20 +0000

It sounds like you’re only spending two years of college? What about study abroad? It would be pretty imperative for your major, wouldn’t it? If you can afford another year of schooling, exchange it for some time in China (might a bit cheaper even!). The experience and actual exposure will really, really put a new perspective on your studies. Grad schools, especially in ethnic studies areas, really like when people spend time abroad in their relevant fields because your voice adds to the class’ dynamic.

It’s amazing to me… how little people spend time and making most of it while abroad in countries relevant to my field. I tend to shift the discourse a bit with my comparative perspective and it makes it all for even more interesting thoughts in the class :)

That said, how’s your language?