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 Post subject: Picking the right institution
PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2016 2:33 pm 
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Hello,

This is my first time posting on the forum and I hope that I am posting in the right place. I am planning on studying to be a gemologist but am struggling with choosing between the GIA and Gem-A institutions. I'm aware they are both highly reputable institutions and I have read that GEM-A tends to have a more scientific curriculum which I do find appealing. However, I am currently based in Johannesburg which has a GIA campus which is very important as my options for travel are extremely limited.

I'd really appreciate any help or advice any of you are able to give me as neither option is cheap and I want to be sure I make the right decision.


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 Post subject: Re: Picking the right institution
PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2016 8:45 pm 
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I'd go with the GIA. Credentials are internationally recognized especially in the US,


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Barbra Voltaire wrote:
I'd go with the GIA. Credentials are internationally recognized especially in the US,


I appreciate the feedback, thank you.


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