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You’re on a budget but want to eat… out.

Posted by Columbia SIPA 
· Friday, May 16th, 2014 

Many friends and family are traveling to New York this week to celebrate their loved ones’ proud moment as they walk on stage to pick up their hard-earned diplomas.  While some will be heading to fancy restaurants around town, others will be introduced to a few good eats around the Columbia University campus that are affordable too.

We have compiled a list of restaurants around campus that are budget friendly for graduate students…. because whether you’re leaving or coming, who doesn’t want reliable suggestions on places to eat.  Here are our top restaurants/delis near campus on a budget. Enjoy the Good Eats!

1. Hamilton Deli (116th/Amsterdam)
o Lewinsky Sandwich – $6.95

2. Milano’s (112th/Broadway)
o Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – $9.50

3. Taqueria La Fonda (107th/Amsterdam)
o Big Chicken Burrito – $8.00

4.  Pour House (109th/Amsterdam)
o Lunch Burger Special – $6.00
o *Make sure to fill out the survey when you pay!

5. Amigos (112th/Broadway)
o Monday Taco Madness: Unlimited Tacos & Sangria – $20.00
o Crazy Quesadilla Tuesday: Unlimited Quesadilla & Margaritas – $20.00

6. The Heights (111th/Broadway)
o Happy Hour Specials: Vegetable Quesadillas – $8.00, Wings – $8.00

7. Thai Market (107th/Amsterdam)
o Lunch Specials – $8.00 (12pm – 3:00 Daily)

8.  Falafel Kart! (115th/Broadway)
o Chicken over Rice – $5.00 (CASH ONLY!)

9. Ajanta (121st/Amsterdam)
o Indian Lunch Specials
o Lamb Curry with Rice – $6.95

10. Koronet (110th/Broadway)
o HUGE Slice of Pizza – $3.95

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A Little Planning Goes A Long Way: How To Maximize Your SIPA Experience From Day One

Posted by Columbia SIPA 
· Thursday, May 1st, 2014 

You have been accepted to SIPA and have decided to attend. Your housing has been secured and your concentration and specialization have been selected. You are now ready to embark on the first year of SIPA. But before you finalize your class schedule and show up for orientation, it is essential to recognize that maximizing your graduate school experience begins on day one. Luckily, we have these tips from SIPA veterans on how to make every moment of your first year count.

 

Take Professional Development During Your First Semester

This way, you will take the course with the majority of your classmates and will be able to use the skills taught for your internship search and informational interviews right away.

 

Consider Enrolling In Core Requirements During Your First Year

Though many students grumble about delving into economics and statistics, completing these courses right away will make you eligible to enroll in courses for which these are prerequisites. Again, the majority of your classmates will choose to take these courses early on, making it easier to find study partners and notes from that lecture you slept through.

 

Start Looking For Summer Internships…Now

Though August and September may be too early to start application processes for these coveted positions, it is important to think about what ideally you want to be doing this summer from the get-go. Start by calling SIPA alums who have taken your desired path, having career services edit your resume, and taking the time to research possible opportunities online and through SIPALink.

 

Get Involved

Now is the time to explore different clubs and organizations that interest you. Joining these groups are a fantastic way to meet your new classmates and explore professional opportunities with like-minded peers. Especially because life at SIPA quickly gets very busy, join these groups and become committed to them before you’re drowning in reading and midterms. ​

 

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SIPA Fun Facts

Posted by Columbia SIPA 
· Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 
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Think you know everything about Columbia’s esteemed School of International and Public Affairs? So did we, until we decided to compile a list of fun facts about our beloved graduate institution. Here are some things we bet you didn’t know about SIPA and its storied history.

  • SIPA was originally named the School of International Affairs.
  • For the first SIPA class, the admissions requirements included “a distinctly superior undergraduate record and a better-than-average performance on the Graduate Record Examination.”
  • In its first year, SIPA tuition was $600 a year.
  • Max Abramowitz, the designer  Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center and oversaw the design of the United Nations, was the architect for the SIPA building still used today.
  • The [International Affairs] building was dedicated on October 21, 1971. But not everyone was happy about SIPA’s new home; its construction led to the demolition of a row of brownstones inhabited by 300 tenants.
  • The Masters of Public Administration program was established in 1977.
  • In 1981, the school decided to officially change its name to the School of International and Public Affairs.
  • In 1992, the program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM) was created.
  • Following the 9/11 attacks, SIPA faculty and students organized campus-wide programs to help with the recovery effort, including coordinating volunteer translators and garnering support for affected families.
  • Today, the school has approximately 1,100 students, 18,000 alumni living in 155 different countries, and almost 70 faculty members.
  • The current student age ranges from 20 to 55.
  • More than half of the student body is comprised of international students, hailing from 95 different countries.
  • Two of the nation’s most high-profile mayors are SIPA alumni. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio graduated in 1987, while his Los Angeles counterpart Eric Garcetti graduated from the program in 1995.
  • Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins teaches a class on public policy for MIA/MPA students.
  • Madeleine Albright received a certificate from SIPA in 1968.
  • Today, job titles of SIPA alumni include the Wall Street Journal’s Moscow Bureau Chief, the Director of International Strategy at Twitter, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, the Executive Director for the Michigan ACLU, and the Minister for Finance in Mongolia.
where it all began

Where it all began: SIPA Class of 1948

 

 

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A California versus New York Comparison…

Posted by Columbia SIPA 
· Monday, March 10th, 2014 
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Things Southern California SIPA students notice right away…

1. The weather difference!  Anyone who grew up in Southern California will notice when the temperature drops below 55 degrees…In California, we call it the “arctic chill”

Arctic Chill:

This year the east coast experienced the POLAR VORTEX.

Polar Vortex in NYC:

2. the importance of a coat!

3. And Boots…

4. In N Out v. Shake Shack

   

Anyone who grew up in California will notice the food choices aren’t exactly the same…changing In-N-Out for a New York favorite the “Shake Shack”.

 

5. palm trees v. skyscrapers

 

Where’s the sun? Although New York is a great city, you’ll still have Californians asking for the sun…and warmer weather!

6. MTA v. Owning a Car

 

New Yorkers give subway directions like Californians give highway directions: Take the B to the A to the 1.

 

7. Jaywalking? NYC, LA

 

And – you’ll still find some Californians in NYC waiting for the street lights to turn green because jaywalking is not permitted in California.

 

8. Both Los Angeles and New York have elected SIPA Alumni as their Mayors

 

Anyway you decide to spin it – If you find yourself in New York, enjoy your time here!  It is the city of many opportunities and promise.

Good luck with Admission Decisions!

a humorous post submitted by Eder Gaona-Macedo, MPA 2014

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It’s back… TEDxColumbiaSIPA

Posted by Columbia SIPA 
· Friday, March 7th, 2014 
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TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. TEDxColumbiaSIPA is a locally-organized, student-led event designed to spark authentic, impassioned, and open-minded dialogue in our community.  It is organized by students from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

Last year SIPA put together its first TEDx to stimulate dialogue around the common mission most dear to SIPA:  how to make a difference around the world.  The 2013 theme centered on “A Better World”; this year’s theme is: Think Smaller.

Instead of focusing on the big picture, we want to celebrate the small: individual success stories, micro-enterprises, local neighborhoods that we are a part of and the worlds we cannot see with the naked eye.

TEDxColumbiaSIPA 2014 is taking place on Thursday, May 8 at Miller Theater.  For more information about the upcoming event (which is still in the planning stages) and about ticket sales, click here.

 

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