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Hybrid and Virtual Courses: reflections on the Fall semester and preparing for Spring

January 7, 2021December 22, 2020 Zawadia LeFang

SIPA has announced that in Spring 2021 it will continue to offer all courses online and some courses via hybrid…

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Experiential Learning at SIPA

March 30, 2020 Stuart Caudill

The objective of the Master of International Affairs (MIA) program at SIPA is to ensure “students acquire the substantive knowledge,…

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Academics/Financing your Degree

How to Choose a Graduate School

March 12, 2020 Stuart Caudill

So now that you’ve submitted your graduate school applications, it’s time to start thinking seriously about choosing a school (after…

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Meet the SIPA Community/Student Life

Exploring New York City Neighborhoods

February 10, 2020 Nabila Mohd Hassan

This post is brought to you by your fellow 2019-2020 contributors - George-Ann, Stuart, Steven and Nabila. Start spreadin' the…

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From SIPA Student to Cyber Professional—CJ Dixon’s Cyber 9/12 Journey

January 28, 2020 Stuart Caudill

In November 2019, SIPA hosted the fourth annual Atlantic Council Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in New York City. Planned and run by…

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Studying International Security Policy at SIPA

December 2, 2019July 31, 2020 Stuart Caudill

Nabila recently provided some great advice on choosing your concentration at SIPA.  When I applied, there was no question that…

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Getting Involved in Campus – Inside and Outside SIPA

November 20, 2019July 31, 2020 Steven Reid

Of course, you're thinking of applying to SIPA for all the great classes climate policy and impact investing we have…

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Application Advice/Student Life

Applying to SIPA as a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member

November 11, 2019 Stuart Caudill

The transition from military service to graduate school can be intimidating, and veterans may have many concerns including how to…

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Application Advice/Student Life

3 Tips for Adjusting to the Grad School Grind

August 27, 2019 Samantha Taylor

Thanks to Hon W. for submitting this blog topic. Submit your idea for a blog post here. The average age of…

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Student Life

Apps on Apps on Apps on Apps

July 30, 2019 Samantha Taylor

(*Disclaimer: The applications identified in this article are based personal recommendations, and SIPA is not receiving any form of compensation…

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