Xerret
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Hello everyone,
I’m posting for the first time on MississippiCafe because I’m torn about the next step after earning my BA in Economics from a University of California campus. I’ve been admitted to a dual‑master’s program in International Economic Policy jointly offered by Sciences Po (Paris) and the London School of Economics. Over two years I would receive separate master’s degrees from each institution. My alternative would be to start working in the United States right now, but the opportunities I’ve seen don’t excite me.
My hesitation stems from the reputation of Sciences Po in the U.S. I’m an American citizen and I’m almost certain I’ll live and work here for the rest of my career. While LSE is universally respected in America, I’m less certain about how well‑known or valued a degree from Sciences Po would be. I only discovered Sciences Po last year and was surprised at how few people here— even those in international relations and political science—have heard of it. The school ranks very highly in global university tables (some even place it alongside Harvard), yet its brand seems invisible to U.S. employers. I’m worried about spending a substantial amount of money on a program that may not add much weight on my CV back home.
If anyone has personal experience with the LSE‑Sciences Po joint program, or can share insight into how a Sciences Po credential is viewed by U.S. recruiters and academia, I would greatly appreciate your perspective. Thank you!
I’m posting for the first time on MississippiCafe because I’m torn about the next step after earning my BA in Economics from a University of California campus. I’ve been admitted to a dual‑master’s program in International Economic Policy jointly offered by Sciences Po (Paris) and the London School of Economics. Over two years I would receive separate master’s degrees from each institution. My alternative would be to start working in the United States right now, but the opportunities I’ve seen don’t excite me.
My hesitation stems from the reputation of Sciences Po in the U.S. I’m an American citizen and I’m almost certain I’ll live and work here for the rest of my career. While LSE is universally respected in America, I’m less certain about how well‑known or valued a degree from Sciences Po would be. I only discovered Sciences Po last year and was surprised at how few people here— even those in international relations and political science—have heard of it. The school ranks very highly in global university tables (some even place it alongside Harvard), yet its brand seems invisible to U.S. employers. I’m worried about spending a substantial amount of money on a program that may not add much weight on my CV back home.
If anyone has personal experience with the LSE‑Sciences Po joint program, or can share insight into how a Sciences Po credential is viewed by U.S. recruiters and academia, I would greatly appreciate your perspective. Thank you!
