Horia M. Dijmarescu
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FAQsDo you accept Ph.D. students?
I'm grateful for and honored by this question. Unfortunately, however, I do not teach or advise Ph.D. students. At this time, I only teach and advise undergraduate students. Nevertheless, I'm happy to chat with you about your graduate school plans as well as help you strategize how and where to apply! Can you write me a letter of recommendation for grad. school or scholarships? Writing letters of recommendation is a distinct pleasure. For graduate school, law school, etc., I generally write letters of recommendation for students who have taken two or more of my classes and have gotten at least a A- (90%) average across those classes. For scholarships, I am happy to write letters if you've taken one of my classes and have demonstrated a strong commitment to learning the materials. In all cases, I'll ask you to send the personal statement and resume with which you plan to apply, and to schedule a chat with me to discuss your plans. May I keep in touch after I graduate? Yes, please do! I very much urge you to keep in touch. It's fantastic to learn about how you're doing after you graduate. Also, if you're willing to chat with current students about your post-graduation experiences, please let me know! I'm interested in study abroad. What should I do? Studying abroad was among my most rewarding experiences in undergrad. I'm glad you're considering it. I encourage you to explore some of the programs that Pitt offers and to start having conversations with your academic advisor, the staff at the Global Experiences Office, and faculty whose study abroad program you're interested in. If it's in the Pitt in Romania program or if you're curious how your study abroad goals might fit into your broader academic plans, I invite you to come chat with me at your convenience. Do you recommend any books for folks interested in political science? Too many. Here's a short list of some of my favorites:
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