Admissions Blog Graduate admissions updates and highlights of the School's international community of students, faculty, and alumni. Breadcrumb Home Graduate Admissions Admissions Blog Search by Keyword View by Category Search by CategoryCampus Life & CommunityDiversity, Equity, & InclusionFields & CertificatesStudents & AlumniTips & FAQs Advanced Search Show/hide search bar Feb 22, 2021 Snowy Princeton We are about halfway through our admissions committee meetings. It’s exciting to learn about each of you and to reflect on all the ways… Jan 31, 2021 Reading Season 2021 It has been an absolute joy to read through your applications—I find myself repeatedly inspired, refreshed and renewed. (And also tired!… Jan 08, 2021 Princeton voices: Speaking out on the aftermath of events at the U.S. Capitol As the United States grapples with the aftermath of events surrounding the lawless violence in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, several… Jan 05, 2021 A Refugee's Lessons - Understanding Survival and Resilience Learn about Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) and Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) alum,… Jan 01, 2021 Happy New Year Happy New Year! 2020 was a year full of challenge and change for us all. What gives me hope for 2021 and beyond is the SPIA community… Dec 01, 2020 Student Representatives, Field IV – Economics and Public Policy I’m Beshka Asanbaev, and I’m a second-year student from Kyrgyzstan. I originally applied as a Field II (International Development) but… Nov 27, 2020 2020 Last Minute Resources—good luck to all applying! To all who have expressed interest in our community—by attending a virtual session, calling our office, or sending us an email, and to… Nov 26, 2020 SPIA is supportive—graduate student life, academics and advising, internship placement and career development At SPIA, learning is not confined to the classroom. Our students explore policy issues through student-run organizations, public affairs… Nov 25, 2020 2020 Application Pro Tip: Statement of Purpose At the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, we make a concerted effort to familiarize ourselves with each of our… Nov 24, 2020 2020 Application Pro Tip: Writing an Effective Policy Memo Applicants frequently ask us to provide guidance on writing an effective policy memo, which is a required component of the MPA and MPP… Nov 13, 2020 Tight-knit and supportive—Princeton’s mid-career Master in Public Policy (MPP) This blog was written by Matt Kertman MPP ’21. When I first started out after college, I had the privilege to spend a few years working… Nov 11, 2020 Princeton SPIA honors our veterans, and all members of the military This blog was written by Jeffrey Phaneuf, MPA ’21 and current President of the Princeton Student Veterans Organization, graduate chapter… Nov 10, 2020 Policy Student Government Co-Chairs—Nathan Babb and Iona Main This blog was written by the current co-chairs of the Princeton University Policy Student Government (PUPSG). Prior to Princeton, Nathan… Oct 28, 2020 Student Representative, Field III – Domestic Policy This blog was written by the current Field III representative at SPIA—Marissa Korn. "I am grateful to be at a graduate program comprised… Oct 27, 2020 Student Representatives, Field I – International Relations This blog was written by the current Field I representatives at SPIA—Kaira Bakkestad-Legare and Rebecca Gorin. Field I (International… Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page Next › Last page Last »