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UPenn has very famous business school - Wharton. We can take some elective courses there (maybe something, what is useful for public-private partnerships or government and business (something like this). Among my friends I know many people who were admitted by SIPA (alumni, current students and applicants who are attending now). And I do not know anybody who was admitted by Fels (I heard about only rejections). Thus, Fels seems more unique than Columbia. About NYC - except Manhattan there is nothing to do (even northern Manhattan is not attractive). NYC is more expensive for housing and others. However I heard that Philly also has many ghettos and only couple good neighborhoods (University City and City Center). But UPenn's campus definitely looks like campus, while CU's is not so big. Do I need better international recognition? I believe that intelligent people know both Universities well

Hi guys! I'm from Kazakhstan. My major is Master of Public Administration. I'm interested in local governments (In the future I plan to become a mayor of governor). I was admitted by SIPA and Fels. I'm scholarship student and tuition for me does not matter. Therefore I want to choose the best school for me. I heard that SIPA has better international recognition (probably because of International Affairs), while Fels prepares specialists for the U.S. and little bit international. Also heard that SIPA does not care about students so much as Fels - for example - they just say which books to read and that's it, while at UPenn professors closely work with students. Is it true? I heard that Philly is better for studying than NYC, but NYC has better night life and amusements. SIPA requires internship for graduation and Fels no... May you share your opinions please? Feel free for everything... Thanks!

Hi guys! I have the same dilemma My major is Master of Public Administration I was admitted by Fels Institute of Government (UPenn) and School of International and Public Affairs (Columbia). I'm scholarship student and this scholarship covers everything - tuition, insurance, all related fees, and also provides $2000/ month for housing and food in New York and $1600 in Philadelphia. Therefore cost of tuition doesn't matter for me. I'm interested - which school is better for me? In the future I plan to become a governor or mayor. So, which school has better conditions for local administrators? Actually I studied English at CU for 15 months and now some negative moments about CU. However I've never been to Philly and do not know what it is. I heard that UPenn has much better campus than CU (which almost doesn't have it). Another moment - comparing works of CU and UPenn's admission offices work - I see that UPenn work much better - I feel care and attention. They work very accurate. Maybe you can give me some worthy advice? I have to make decision until April 10th... Nobody could give me something definite - because everybody says that each of those universities is great and has specific advantages Thanks!