Graduate School

I have had a hard time deciding if, when, and where I should go to graduate school. I was told in a special blessing that I should look at advanced education because the opportunities I would have in my life would grow from it and it would allow me to explore the world and take advantage of things that are important to me. I have wanted to avoid unnecessary debt and learn new things that both interest and will be beneficial to me. It's been hard as there are lots of good options, some are good but expensive, some are good and require work experience while others I could start immediately but may not be directly related to what I'd like to learn and do.

While I've looked at different degrees, a few have stuck out most. One is the 8-month Master in International Business at the University of South Carolina geared to someone who has studied international business as an undergraduate (and provides knowledge and connections for the full-time job). It would be short, a decent price and provide the right amount of what I'm looking for and save me money. http://mooreschool.sc.edu/masters.aspx

Another option is a Master's in International Economics and International Relations at John Hopkins University. It would provide some great knowledge as well and I could try and specialize in International Development if I wanted with my experiences abroad but it is more expensive and may be slightly repetitive in some ways, but it would also give me a great degree, put me close to important organizations in Washington D.C. as well. I'm sort of passionate about that area and would like to improve in Economics as well. http://www.sais-jhu.edu/academics/index.htm

American University in Washington D.C. provides one additional option for International Affairs degrees as does BYU if I wanted a Master's in Public Policy or the U of U if I wanted a Master's in International Affairs and Global Enterprise, which is the mix I'm looking for and could do cheaply. I would have to make my own connections with that degree though probably. Anyway, if you have and suggestions or advice, I'd appreciate it. We'll see what I decide on. I'm thinking one of the first two options for sure unless prompted otherwise.