Heinz CMU Vs Ford U Michigan

[galaxymega]

Hey everyone, I need your inputs. I am an international student and I got admission from both Heinz CMU (MSPPM Pittsburgh Track) and Ford U Michigan (MPP). Both offer roughly the same amount of funding. I would like to specifically study about the usage of technology in public sector (smart city projects, civic tech, etc). That should put CMU slightly above Ford, but I would like to also consider other things, such as chances for internships, research opportunities, how the students collaborate, even general comparison between Pittsburgh and Ann Arbor will help. I would love to hear your inputs, because the deadlines are approaching (both April 15).

[MPPNYC]

On 3/31/2020 at 3:48 AM, galaxymega said:

Hey everyone, I need your inputs. I am an international student and I got admission from both Heinz CMU (MSPPM Pittsburgh Track) and Ford U Michigan (MPP). Both offer roughly the same amount of funding. I would like to specifically study about the usage of technology in public sector (smart city projects, civic tech, etc). That should put CMU slightly above Ford, but I would like to also consider other things, such as chances for internships, research opportunities, how the students collaborate, even general comparison between Pittsburgh and Ann Arbor will help. I would love to hear your inputs, because the deadlines are approaching (both April 15).

Where did you end up?! What are you thoughts on the program after your first year? 

Edited March 22, 2021 by MPPNYC