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