u/blackocean18

Hi! I recently completed my bachelor’s degree, and I’m now having a hard time choosing a path for my future studies. For context, I was admitted to a top law school in the Philippines, but I was also accepted into Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) for an MA in International Development.

The problem is that I didn’t receive a scholarship from either school, so I would have to pay the full tuition myself. Both programs are expensive, but the MA takes only two years to complete, while a law degree in the Philippines typically takes four years.

My heart is set on Paris, and I would love to gain international exposure and eventually work in the development sector. However, I’m wondering whether pursuing the degree is worth it right now, especially since I would have to finance it myself.

I know that the MA could allow me to pivot into different fields and could also serve as a stepping stone toward a PhD. Still, I have doubts about the long-term stability of the development sector and whether the investment would be worthwhile. Any advice or opinion is welcome! 🤍

It's the last day of May, and I haven't received an email from them. Am I to accept that I didn't get shortlisted?

It says on their website that only shortlisted applicants will be notified, but I don't seem to know anyone who got an invitation for an interview nor received any update at all.

If you did get an invitation though, please comment here! Thank you! 😊

I've been thinking of quitting smoking for some time now, but I know I can't just go cold turkey (I tried before but I always relapse). I've been smoking 10-15 cigarettes a day, sometimes a pack when I'm bored or drinking.

This week I visited my friend who lives in another city, and this city has a smoking ban in public places, I couldn't smoke anywhere near his apartment and the closest one was a 15 minute walk. There's no way I am walking every 2 hours just to get some nicotine so I decided to buy some ZYN and gave it a try.

It solved my cravings for cigarettes and this time I can actually consume it anywhere, even inside my friend's apartment. It's been a week now since I last smoked a cigarette and I think I can keep up with the pouches until I can finally quit nic all together.