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I just started at Maxwell, and they take their mission of preparing public servants pretty seriously. They also seem to be quite generous with financial aid (it's also a shorter program, and cost of living is cheaper in the 'cuse. Go Orange! Good luck!

Oh My goodness! That bag is so beautiful, I can't even stand it. WANT WANT WANT.

Where are my Maxwell peeps at? Who's excited for June 30th? Can't wait to meet you all!

plus 1000 @tunaonrice: Peace Corps is the way to go. Loved it, and it will definitely help you get into grad programs. Also, with the Coverdell Fellowships, you can possibly leverage it into some grad funding.

Hi bgabriel! I'll see you at Maxwell! I'm in the dual MPA/MAIR. what up. Me and fam are going to be over on Lodi street, which is not as fun a neighborhood as Wescott, but a lil cheaper...

Do you think my professors would take me less seriously if I got this bag?

I hope you're not! I'm 36 and starting at Maxwell this summer! Honestly, I think the question always applies: "And how old will you be in two years if you don't do the program?"

Thanks Meanyus and Encyclopedia Brown! I really appreciate the advice and encouragement.

If the landlords work with students at all, they will definitely consider loans as a form of income. Good luck!

Some places will check your credit, others will just call former landlords. Places near schools, that are used to renting to students may want to see any financial aid award letters you have. Does your school have an off-campus housing office? They may have recommendations of places students rent.

Because my wife and I have excellent timing and planning skills, I'll be starting grad school (MPA/MAIR) on June 30th, and our son is due on July 31st. I have been able to arrange to take about a month of leave from school, but then will dive back into my program. Any tips on surviving? Being a grad student and a parent to a newborn at the same time? Supporting my saintly wife who will be staying home with the baby for awhile?

Sounds like it's a good option for you! Maplewood did seem nice when we drove by. Good luck!

Here's the housing flyer describing the neighborhoods they gave in our program: https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/uploadedFiles/pa/Housing%20flier.pdf We looked at Maplewood apartments, but felt like they were too far for me as I won't have a car. I found www.orangehousing.com very useful. In the "Apartment Complexes" they have quite a range of styles/prices. From what I saw, the Wescott neighborhood and University Hill neighborhood are very nice and close to campus. We ended up in the Near Eastside and were able to get a slightly cheaper apartment with nice amenities.

Hi there- I'm getting an MPA/MAIR at the Maxwell School. We just visited this weekend and found our apartment and I'll be starting June 30th. So excited!