Archive for Academics – Page 27

Week in the Life: Kiara Reed

This edition of Week in the Life features a profile of a current MIA-MBA dual-degree student, Kiara Reed. Kiara was an economics and political science double-major at Columbia University in undergrad, and worked in international sales planning at Ralph Lauren. Take a look at her experiences below.

Read More →

SIPA’s course selection, career services offerings are unmatched, says Lauren Podber, MIA ’15

Today, I’m sharing with you a post by another one of our Program Assistants, Lauren Podber, MIA ’15. Lauren is a five-year dual-degree student with Columbia University’s School of General Studies, and her focus has been in International Security Policy, with a specialization in the Middle East. She wanted to share with you two of the opportunities you’ll have as a SIPA student: the opportunity to take coursework in fields you’re passionate about, and the opportunity to pursue a career in your chosen concentration. Here’s what she had to say:

Read More →

Choose SIPA for the United Nations Studies Working Group, says Camilo Lizarralde, MIA ’15

Everyone here at the Admissions Office knows that many of our newly-admitted students are still torn between enrolling at SIPA or another public policy program this upcoming fall. With enrollment deadlines looming, I wanted to share with you a post by one of our Admissions Ambassadors, Camilo Lizarralde. Camilo, MIA ’15, is in the International Security Policy concentration and United Nations specialization. Since many of you are interested in SIPA’s ties with the United Nations, I thought Camilo’s story was pertinent to share. As one of the first UN Studies specializers, he has a lot of passion for SIPA and its connection to the United Nations. Here’s why Camilo chose SIPA.

Read More →

Week in the Life: Kevin Gong

We’ve received some wonderful feedback about our new Week in the Life series. This week, I’m sharing a snapshot from Kevin Gong, MPA 2015. Before enrolling at SIPA, Kevin was an organizer for TEDxBerkeley. Today, Kevin’s in the IFEP concentration and hopes to one day transform how people engage with urban environments through interactive art and technology projects. Read about his recent experiences below.

Read More →

A view from the class: Isabella Gristani V., MPA ’15

For this week’s SIPA student story, we’re sharing the background of a young woman who’s gained a lot of experience in energy issues in Venezuela.

Read More →

"The most global public policy school, where an international community of students and faculty address world challenges."

—Merit E. Janow, Dean, SIPA, Professor of Practice, International and Economic Law and International Affairs

Boiler Image