International Relations at Foreign Universities

returningstudent
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:07:06 +0000

Thanks so much for your comments! That’s exactly what I’m looking for. You also inspired me to check out the entire THES list, which really helped open my eyes about which universities might be good.

JNU seems amazing. They love the same things I do: interdisciplinary studies, close collaboration, innovative thinking. From their website: “There is a long tradition of holding serious after-dinner meetings in the hostels to which the students often invite well known public figures, writers and intellectuals. The Students’ Union election another democratic convention of JNU, is conducted annually entirely by the students in a lively but peaceful manner, without any intervention from the faculty or administration.” Wow.

It looks very hard to get into, at least for Indian nationals. Do you have any idea how difficult it is for foreign students (from the US)?

What are research opportunities, interaction with professors, student life, etc. like at these schools, as compared to top US universities?

Also, do you know much about the culture of NUS or HKU? NUS doesn’t seem as “friendly” or HKU as organized, but that might be misleading. Also, how much of a disadvantage will it be that I only speak English?

Thanks again for your comments and inspiration. :)