GradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs Podcast

Perspective on the pros and cons of approaching IR graduate studies via an area studies pathway vs. a functional approach (or basket of related functions)

A perspective is given how the tendency among policy students to bandwagon on select popular policy focus areas sometimes distracts them from curiously considering achievable opportunities to make a social impact with their policy education.

Perspective is given why a star professor should not be the primary motivating factor for selecting a Policy or IR grad program.

Explanations of situations when another grad degree is a better option over a policy grad degree.

A perspective is given of when a good career services office matters most for the best Policy/IR Grad school experience and what good looks like.

Noting some considerations of when it makes sense and doesn't make sense for someone to go to a professional policy or IR grad program straight from undergrad (centered around US students).

Perspectives are given on how there is a correlation between where a student goes to undergrad and/or prior grad degree and student outcomes. Student outcomes refer to school-based student opportunities attained and competitive career opportunities attained.

Perspectives are highlighted on key things public policy and IR graduate programs care about from a management perspective, and how the knowledge can help you navigate grad school (prospective or current student).

10 mistakes made by policy and IR grad students are discussed and explained

Explanations and illustrations of what a career-focused student environment in grad school looks like and what it looks like when the student environment is not career-focused.