Hey guys!
I'm very glad I came across this post. I was placed on the reserve list for 2017 entry for the MISDI program, and found out last week that I have an unconditional offer for September 2018 entry. If anyone can give me some advice as i'm sure we all know a postgraduate degree is a huge investment and risk.
I am from the US. I graduated from Purdue University and do not come from a tech background at all- my degree is in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I did well in college, however have not worked in a consulting firm, etc. I did not get support from the Graduate Scheme so I would have to take out loans to fund my entire time at LSE, which obviously worries me. I've been applying to schools in the UK for over a year and have gotten accepted to all, but declined as I was always worried about the reputation of the uni in the US.
Some things that are weighing on my mind before I accept my offer:
I want to return to the US after graduation, and ideally want to go into IT Consulting- would I be able to secure a job in the US with an MISDI degree from LSE?
Also, I plan on being involved in volunteering, societies, etc. but do not know if international students can get work experience while in London since most consulting companies require nearly full-time internship hours during vacation periods (of which I know we all would not have since we have our dissertation in the summer)?