hkhong94

Hi everyone I'm hoping to hear insights regarding MPH / MSW dual degree programs. So far I've been accepted to University of Michigan (both MPH and MSW) UCLA (MPH, MSW denied) Columbia University (both MPH and MSW) University of Washington Seattle (MPH, MSW waitlisted) I know that you can apply for the second school during your first semester in grad school (so I could apply for MSW again @ UCLA if I wanted to), but I don't want to take the even smallest chance so I don't think I'll be going to UCLA. And I went to University of Michigan for undergrad, so I just don't want to spend another 3 years here. So the decision is pretty much between Columbia University and UW Seattle. Tuition is cheaper at Columbia, but living expenses is more expensive in NY. I am interested in doing work related to sexual assault prevention, but I'm also interested in mental health and health disparities in general. I think I want to work internationally but I'm not completely sure yet. I lived in Vancouver, Canada for awhile, so I kind of know what Seattle is like, but I have no idea what NY is like. Things that would be important to me: school atmosphere/culture, % of students and faculties of color, culture/mentality of each cities, support for international students, faculty support, job preparation...is there anything else I should consider? What's your experience with each city? Each school? Have you heard anything about the dual degree programs? Thanks in advance