It's that time of the year again, the time when starry-eyed idealists and bitter cynics come together to begin a graduate program in international development. So I thought I'd re-share my "advice" (tongue firmly in cheek) for new MDP and other development grad students. Most of it still applies, and I stand by it. As for advice as to whether or not you should attend grad school in the first place, well... my opinions on this are still being formed! (hint: they might depend on where I end up in a few years).
Grad school is a unique experience, regardless of where you end up, so enjoy it. But, for those of you in your second year, start thinking about (and working towards) finding that job you wanted when you first applied to grad school. Or as I was told last year, "Wake up!"
Oh, and a quick refresher course on political / development economists, to get you back in the scholarly mood.
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