ejackson333

I just graduated this week from the NYU program, and here's what i think. The focus is very strongly on working with people who are active in the community already, so there are tons of events, guest speakers and chances to network. Internship is promoted. I have interned with Witness and Human Rights Watch. I had a Human Rights concentration. The professors included Professor Hill was is doing peace keeping work in Iraq, Professor Walker who works for Freedom House, Professor Shaw, an economist from the UN, and Professors who have worked in the field during actually humanitarian crisis. Though it is a new program, it is hugely expanding. Just this month they have decided to add a Security Concentration and a Peace Building one. The class are a good size, ranging from 15-20 people on avg, and class discussion, group projects, and presentations are common, as well as research papers, Literature Reviews, OP ed writing, Briefing memo, how to write Grant Proposals, etc. I don't think the SCPS standing will hurt you in job market, most people hear NYU and they don't ask which school in particular. The classes also have an interesting mix of people, for example, student who runs their own NGO, or works for UN, or is a former Marine. There are way more women than men in the classes. I also did the Geneva trip and think its a great experience. I learned a lot about how the UN functions, and how the World Bank/IMF/Red Cross work. There is also a China trip, a Trip to Cuba and a Trip to Ghana. Geneva is a lovely city, a little expensive, the hotel was nice and close to the UN. if you have any questions about the program i would be happy to answer them, my email is eej201@nyu.edu