So, JHU IPS or NYU Wagner?

[jasminejyc]

Hey guys,

I'm an international student from China. Don't know how to choose from these two programs:JHU IPS (MPP) & NYU Wagner (MPA).

Neither has funding so they will be equally expensive.

I'd like to find jobs in Singapore, Hong Kong, or Beijing, etc. in a few years and work for government or NGOs related to education or social welfare issues.

JHU maybe have a higher reputation in my country while Wagner's course setting do attract me.

Reasons for pickering a program may be different for native and international students. I'd like to hear from any of you. ^^

[mppapplicant1]

Hey guys,

I'm an international student from China. Don't know how to choose from these two programs:JHU IPS (MPP) & NYU Wagner (MPA).

Neither has funding so they will be equally expensive.

I'd like to find jobs in Singapore, Hong Kong, or Beijing, etc. in a few years and work for government or NGOs related to education or social welfare issues.

JHU maybe have a higher reputation in my country while Wagner's course setting do attract me.

Reasons for pickering a program may be different for native and international students. I'd like to hear from any of you. ^^

I'm facing the exact same decision (as well as thinking about Georgetown). I'm attending the NYU Wagner open house tomorrow, so I hope to have a greater point comparison among the programs after tomorrow.

[coaks]

I'm facing the exact same decision (as well as thinking about Georgetown). I'm attending the NYU Wagner open house tomorrow, so I hope to have a greater point comparison among the programs after tomorrow.

I'll be at the Wagner open house tomorrow. I'll be wearing a grey houndstooth button down (I think -- I'll let you know if my wardrobe plans change ), come up and say hey.

[mppapplicant1]

I'll be at the Wagner open house tomorrow. I'll be wearing a grey houndstooth button down (I think -- I'll let you know if my wardrobe plans change ), come up and say hey.

I was impressed by Wagner, but as someone who wants a health policy career in DC with the federal government, I found it a little worrisome that 75-79% of Wagner grads end up staying in NYC. I am a bit concerned the program is too "NYC-centric" despite the school's obvious attempts to say otherwise. I wish the accepted student reception in DC for students and alumni wasn't after the decision deadline. I would love an opportunity to talk to Wagner alums in DC to get their perspective. What awful scheduling, NYU Wagner!!!

Anyone else out there who is feeling the same way? Right now I am leaning toward Hopkins IPS because of their very generous scholarship as well as its closer proximity to DC. It's much smaller and doesn't have the separate policy school and resources that NYU Wagner has, but I think this may not be as much of a con as I originally thought. Anyone have any thoughts about this?

[fero]

Hi, I am also international, I am from south america. I was also impressed by Wagner's open house on Friday.

Despite the high placement in NYC I know that they have a very strong network in DC where I currently live.

In addition, Wagner could be particularly strategic to end up working in the UN, due to the proximity with the United Nations headquarters in NYC and the connection of the professors with the organism. I worked for a UN agency two years in my country and I know that they seriously recruit from Columbia and NYU.

Lastly I am interested in the flexibility to take courses in other schools, like the school of business.

So I am going to Wagner! I hope to see you there.