Summer 2010 Internship – Post 4

This is the fourth entry in our recap of summer internships completed by SIPA students working in the Admissions Office this year.  Erisha Suwal is a second-year SIPA student from Nepal. She is pursuing an MPA degree with a concentration in Economic and Political Development and a specialization in Advanced Policy and Economic Analysis. ___________________________…

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CU Dual Degree Application Process

SIPA offers many dual degrees that can be divided into two categories.  The first category involves relationships SIPA has with other Columbia University programs.  In our office we commonly refer to these as “CU” dual degrees.  The second category involves relationships we have with international partner schools.  We simply call these “international dual degrees.” Many…

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Top 10 Tips for Communicating With Us No. 6: Use a private mail courier for snail mail

Updated: March 2016 This is the sixth entry in our “Top 10″ list for you to consider when communicating with our office and applying. Number 6 – Use a private mail courier for snail mail Columbia is a huge university with one central mail room.  All “standard” mail is funneled to the main mail room…

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Career Services – From Day 1

From day 1 at SIPA, the Office of Career Services plays a huge role in the career development of our students.  Our goal is to prepare our students for careers in international and public affairs and this includes personal professional development.  Services for our students include: Employer Information Sessions Workshops Career Fairs Conferences To get…

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Summer 2010 Internship – Post 3

This is the third entry in our recap of summer internships completed by SIPA students working in the Admissions Office this year.  Brittney Elise Bailey is a second-year SIPA student pursuing a Master of International Affairs degree with a concentration on Economic and Political Development (EPD). ___________________________ From New Delhi to New York: The Perils…

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