Before graduating, SIPA students are required to complete a “Capstone Workshop,” which is a practical, project-based course where students work…
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An Interview with Sherin Zadah MPA ’23, Founder and Executive Director of Kurdish Refugee Relief Foundation (KRR)
This week I sat down with Sherin Zadah, a current MPA student (‘23) and Founder and Executive Director of the…
What’s it like to live in Columbia Residential Housing?
While studying at SIPA for the past two years, I have had the opportunity to live in Columbia Residential housing…
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Favorite Study Spots on Campus
As a second-year student, I have made it a goal to visit every library on campus. After testing the waters,…
What Do All the Deadlines Mean?
If you are applying to start during the fall semester, you may have noticed that there are several options for…
Advice on this year’s Personal Statement vs. Second Essay
Today I’m here to talk to you about the second essay for the MPA/MIA application this year. Also note that…
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Roundup: The application advice posts that helped me when I was applying
Following up on my last post with tips for strengthening your application (which you can find here), here are some…
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Tips for Strengthening Your Application
While graduate school applications can be a stressful process, we are here to help. Having been through the application process…
Program Assistant Introduction: Catherine Born MPA ’22
Note from Admissions: The 2021-2022 academic year is an exciting one as we all return to campus. We're excited to welcome…
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