MPA Student Panel

What’s it really like to be a Brooks MPA student?

October 6, 2025, 12:00 - 12:45pm EDT

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MPA Student Panel
What’s it really like to be a Brooks MPA student?
Monday, October 6, 12:00–12:45 p.m. EDT via Zoom

Step inside the MPA experience with a panel of second-year students who’ve lived it. From choosing a concentration to navigating internships and thriving in Ithaca, this session gives you a real-world perspective on life at the Brooks School.

You’ll hear about:

  • How students customized their MPA paths through concentrations, externships, and hands-on learning

  • The academic culture, faculty support, and community they found at Cornell

  • Tips for applying, building connections, and making the most of your two years

  • The MPA isn’t just a degree. It’s a launchpad for leadership across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. With real-world consulting, externships, and global capstones, Brooks students put policy into practice, leading through uncertainty and shaping what comes next.

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Additional Resources

If you're interested in learning more about the MPA Program at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, check out these resources.

  • An Educational Guide for Future Leaders in Public Affairs

  • 5 Myths Surrounding Public Policy Jobs — Debunked 

To better understand what public administration jobs are and are not, check out this blog that debunks five myths surrounding getting an MPA and working in public affairs.

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