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mimirenee

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    Atlanta, GA
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    MDP, MPP

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  1. mimirenee

    Atlanta, GA

    I live in downtown Atlanta and do not drive a car. I do have a scooter though, which makes transport convenient, but before that I walked and used MARTA. Atlanta's vast sprawl does rely heavily on cars, but in the 8 years I've lived here (6 of which were downtown), I have found that not having a car is only a deal-breaker if you live outside of the Perimeter (I-285). If you live/work/learn/shop downtown, MARTA is much more accesible. And in the event that you NEED a vehicle for some reason, Zipcar memberships are available.
  2. I'm 28, so I do hope it helps. Thanks for the Pisani recommendation - I'll check it out. Feel free to privately message me your contact information if you'd like to keep in touch. Hopefully we will be classmates in the fall!
  3. I think you will be fine. I also met with Dr. Roncoli. She is the one who assured me I am a viable candidate now and should not wait until next year to apply. I hope the admissions committee agrees. My background: public policy major, sociology minor, nonprofit management concentration at Georgia State. Just graduated December 2011, although I'm a little older (took several breaks for work and such). Research has been focused on African communities, particularly rape victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the implications of rape being used as a weapon of war. Also focused on HIV/AIDS education and the inaccessibility of antiretrovirals. Currently learning French, which Dr. Roncoli says is a very good thing, as they want people who can function in Francophone countries. My research interests and (currently poor) French-speaking abilities will inevitably land me in a position in African during the summers if I am accepted into the program. I would love that very much. Fingers crossed.
  4. Agreed. If I am accepted, I will go - one way or another. How are you feeling about your application? I'm sick to my stomach nervous about it. I don't feel I put enough time into it, as I was not planning to apply to the program until this time NEXT YEAR. After meeting with one of Emory's MDP Associate Directors, she encouraged me to go ahead and apply, so I've had essentially two weeks of preparation.
  5. Development Hopeful, I am applying to Emory's MDP program for Fall 2011. Just need to polish and submit my SOP before Jan. 3rd. I'm quite nervous: worried that I won't be accepted, as this is my top choice for a host of reasons, and worried that I will be accepted, as the price tag is terrifying.
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