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what I did this summer

Internship in Country Risk Management at J.P. Morgan Prior to attending SIPA my experience was in banking; however the reason I chose SIPA for my graduate studies was to transition into a role that offers more of a macro and international picture, allowing me to work in a field where macroeconomics, capital markets, and risk…

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Columbia SIPA

Every dollar counts — here are 2 scholarships to consider

Grace LeGendre Fellowship For Graduate Study The BPW/NYS Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc. is now accepting applications for Graduate Study Fellowships of $1,000. Each year, fellowship applications must be postmarked on or before February 28. Applications received after the February 28th deadline will not be reviewed Qualifications Women who are residents of New York State…

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Columbia SIPA

Student Group Spotlight: UN Studies Working Group

Life at SIPA is more than just a rigorous and exciting curriculum. The SIPA community is greatly enriched by the numerous student organizations on campus. We thought it would be useful to spotlight some of these organizations to give you a more holistic view of the SIPA experience. The UN Studies Program Working Group (UNSWG)…

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Columbia SIPA

Who is this Selim guy?

Currently, I am working towards my Master’s degree in International Affairs in the School of International and Public Affairs, specializing on International Security Policy and the Middle East. I am a Fulbright scholar, the co-chairperson of the School’s Defense and Security Student Organization and a member of the 2014-2015 class of Columbia University’s International…

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Columbia SIPA

VISIT SIPA AND EAT WELL ON A BUDGET!

It is highly recommended to visit the programs that you’re interested in applying to. When I was applying, I took two weeks off of work and visited eight MPA programs. While I researched these programs, I instinctively ranked them in my mind from the one that I wanted to attend the most to the least….

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Columbia SIPA