First off, introductions are in order. My name is Gabe Warren. I am a first year grad student here at SIS. My concentration is comparative and regional studies. (Asia) Or as people at SIS say "CRS Asia." While we’re on the subject, it is important for you to know local lexicon. You might hear SIS students asking each other "What are you?" Here is a little cheat sheet so you can show up to our office or campus with the local lingo:

International Communication: "IC"
International Development: "Development"
International Peace and Conflict Resolution: "Yea, you guessed it IPCR
International Politics: "IPOL" pronounced I Pole
United States Foreign Policy: "USFP"

You get the idea. In my future posts I am going to be highlighting what's going on here at SIS as well as giving you some tips, tricks, and inside info on getting by at SIS. One of the best things about SIS is its location here in DC. The opportunities and resources for students of international relations are boundless, although sometimes it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the wealth of options and resources. That’s where we come in!

As grad students who are out there looking for jobs/internships, deciding what to with our degrees, and living the grad school life, we will be able to share some important insights with you.

Like any other city, DC is what you make of it. In my future blogs I am going to talk about the ups and downs of living here and keep you updated on events and happenings around DC, especially the cheap and free ones! I’m also hoping to include a lot on events going on here campus to give you all a taste of SIS.

Cheers,

Gabe Warren