College.... again

[SwordsMaster]

So SwordMaster's Midwestern tour is over, and Real Life is about to suck me back into its filthy grasp.

After much deliberation SwordMaster has decided to continue his education. With a PhD in Labour Economics. Yeah, yeah. That decision is made, and I will stop talking about myslf in the third person. I need advice about selecting a suitable university to do this. There are several requirements:

1-Chicago or similar driving distance from Madison, WI.

2-Obviously, good specialists and facilities.

3-Financing. I'm not made out of money, unfortunately.

4-My primary degree is in Computer Science, so while i do have a good mathematical foundation, my economics base is not formalised. So an econ degree as a requirement would not suit me...

I know that some of the Orgahs might me able to recommend something, although anything that could even point me in the right direction would be appreciated.

[Vladimir]

University of Wisconsin at Madison seems like a great university. I'm not sure of their curriculum but I've heard many good things about it.

Money for college is everywhere even if you can't join the military. It's just a pain in the ass to find. There should be a catalog at whatever school you attend which lists all of the scholarships and grants available. If you're not a citizen (then go back to MEXICO!), erm, then contacting your congressman isn't an option.

:sombrero:

[SwordsMaster]

University of Wisconsin at Madison seems like a great university. I'm not sure of their curriculum but I've heard many good things about it.

Money for college is everywhere even if you can't join the military. It's just a pain in the ass to find. There should be a catalog at whatever school you attend which lists all of the scholarships and grants available. If you're not a citizen (then go back to MEXICO!), erm, then contacting your congressman isn't an option.

:sombrero:

Haha, no joining the military. And i'm not USian... I'm trying to get some references at the school where i got my undergrad, but apparently the big cheeses and I have incompatible working hours...

[seireikhaan]

Hmm, here's a suggestion if you're willing to go a little farther out midwest: Iowa State University. Pretty cheap, and have an EXCELLENT computer science program, its one of the things they are (somewhat) known for. Only thing is, its a little farther from Madison than you might like, about 5 1/2 to 6 hours, depending on how fast you drive.

[SwordsMaster]

Hmm, here's a suggestion if you're willing to go a little farther out midwest: Iowa State University. Pretty cheap, and have an EXCELLENT computer science program, its one of the things they are (somewhat) known for. Only thing is, its a little farther from Madison than you might like, about 5 1/2 to 6 hours, depending on how fast you drive.

Thanks. I want to do the Economics Phd, I have a CS degree already...

[seireikhaan]

Ah, apologies, I misinterpreted your OP.

[SwordsMaster]

Ah, apologies, I misinterpreted your OP.

Hey, no worries. I do appreciate the advice :yes:

[mrdun]

Anyone know of any good universities in the UK what take CCC? I could probably aim for a bit higher but, i'm targeted D's, pah that sucks.

[JimBob]

University of Chicago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_chicago#Academics)
Homepage (http://www.uchicago.edu/)

You could look there. They've got a pretty famous economics department, they've produced Milton Friedman and Steve Levitt among others.

[Ice]

University of Chicago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_chicago#Academics)
Homepage (http://www.uchicago.edu/)

You could look there. They've got a pretty famous economics department, they've produced Milton Friedman and Steve Levitt among others.

I second Chicago. It's probably the best in the country for undergraduate economics, although it is extremely expensive and difficult which isn't for everyone.

[SwordsMaster]

Thanks. Sent them an email...:2thumbsup: