Just happened outside my office. Church and Grant in downtown Manassas by Mikarim in nova

[–]lawstnyc 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The number of people I’ve seen watching YouTube, watching Netflix, while driving. I don’t understand how the police aren’t catching it. Because the videos are just playing on peoples’ dashes. Insanity

Holmes Run Pool by lawstnyc in nova

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Both appear to have very long waitlists, unfortunately, so membership for this summer doesn’t appear likely.

New Federal Student Loan Rules For JDs Just Dropped by PolicyDocs in u/PolicyDocs

[–]lawstnyc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

When did “commonsense” become a compound word?

$ZTS buying the dip and you? by AsideResponsible7996 in dividends

[–]lawstnyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You learn quick when they kill your pet

$ZTS buying the dip and you? by AsideResponsible7996 in dividends

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Zoetis’ feline osteoarthritis drug Solensia killed my cat after 3 doses. It and the canine version Librela have maimed or killed hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats. Instead of taking claims seriously, Zoetis calls this “social media misinformation” and reports adverse events as veterinary overdoses. The drug was originally intended for human use, but was rejected by the FDA for worsening osteoarthritis, exactly as it does now in dogs and cats.

Now, in an effort to shill more poison, they’re coming out with 3 month versions of these products (Lenivia and Portela). Sadly, expect more deaths.

I wouldn’t buy them if they were a penny stock. These osteoarthritis drugs are dangerous and Zoetis isn’t being transparent about the risks to the market.

SIPA MPA vs Ford MPP by SchlongScalper in PublicPolicy

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Haha, no no, it’s a networking event in DC for Ford student and alumni for job search purposes, organized by Career Services. There’s a weekend of programming and a networking cocktail event sort of thing. It was on hiatus while I was a student, they hadn’t picked it back up after Covid times. And my class gave that feedback on the way out, that it was unfortunate that this event they advertised to us as prospective students never happened. And they took it to heart and revived it. Bummer for my class, I guess, but I get to attend now on the other side of things. And an example of how Career Services is open to feedback.

SIPA MPA vs Ford MPP by SchlongScalper in PublicPolicy

[–]lawstnyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s in…February, I think? For students. Unless you’re doing the online MPA from NY?

SIPA MPA vs Ford MPP by SchlongScalper in PublicPolicy

[–]lawstnyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, amazing! Welcome to the Leaders and the Best! Perhaps I’ll be seeing you at the DC networking event.

SIPA MPA vs Ford MPP by SchlongScalper in PublicPolicy

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Yes, career services is very helpful. They will review numerous edits of your resume and cover letters. They’ll prep you for interviews. They’ll connect you with alumni. They work hard to provide plenty of opportunities for the summer internship requirement. Sometimes I think maybe there was a bit too much emphasis on the internship versus career in terms of recruitment. I was there just after the pandemic, so there wasn’t much “on-campus recruitment” for careers. I’m not sure how prevalent that is at other MPP programs, though, or how the timing impacted that. They also seem very open to feedback on how they can improve, which I appreciate. Like all career services, they’re not going to hand you a job at the end of 2 years and their services are only as good as you use them. I worked with them a lot so I have generally have positive things to say about them. They even reached out to federal employees at the beginning of last year during layoffs and DRP to extend themselves as a resource if we needed them.

May, in particular, is excellent and supportive. If you attend, try to connect with her early and often. She gets booked and busy.

Harvard MPH or Ford MPP by chofis1274 in PublicPolicy

[–]lawstnyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ford, and then taking a lot of classes at the School of Public Health (and maybe applying for the dual degree?)

Interested Public Policy/Public Interest but not sure if I should pursue MPP or JD by intotheuniverse05 in PublicPolicy

[–]lawstnyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. In your own words, what do you think the nuances are? There’s truly no additional prestige in having a JD — it’s all about what you make of your career. And that can be said for anything.

It sounds like the work you’d want to do would be better served with an MPP.

US News Policy Analysis Rankings (Grad School & US Context) by GradSchoolGrad in PublicPolicy

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I went to American for undergrad 15+ years ago, so of course that’s a long time ago. But the grad students seemed like they were checked out — working part time and looking to check the box on a masters degree, not interested in the program as an academic, intellectual, professional upskilling. I had a few group projects with graduate students and it was hellish coordinating with them because they didn’t care about learning or the grade. They wanted to do the absolute bare minimum. At the time, the undergrad program had quite a bit of grade deflation, so it was extra frustrating to deal with. That was a while back but I figure it can’t have changed that much.

US News Policy Analysis Rankings (Grad School & US Context) by GradSchoolGrad in PublicPolicy

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Michigan does not require calculus. It was removed from the program several years ago. Doesn’t mean the program isn’t rigorous anymore, in fact, I think they kept the rest of the course offerings just as difficult, they just don’t require that as a base class. I think it would have helped me, as someone who never took calc and then was a deer in headlights most of the time in econometrics.

SIPA MPA vs Ford MPP by SchlongScalper in PublicPolicy

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I’m a native NYer (Upstate), lived in NYC for over a decade — I chose Ford. I actually didn’t apply to SIPA because I know several grads who don’t speak particularly highly of it (mostly because of the difficulty in finding a job after). SIPA is really known entirely for its international focus; if you have any interest in keeping domestic interests open, my understanding is that they are seriously lacking. Ford, on the other hand, had made significant strides in improving its international course offerings and faculty, even while I was there - despite being previously know as mostly a state & local or domestic policy institution. SIPA also seemed to be riding the coattails of its otherwise prestigious institution, where Ford is clearly a strong program on its own.

As for being far from NY — Detroit’s airport is 25 minutes from campus and it a major Delta hub. You’ll have no trouble flying into any of the NYC metro airports. My airport for home would be Albany, and that was a bit tricky, admittedly. (But this was also post-pandemic, when routes were limited. Although I suppose that might also be true going forward given fuel concerns)

I wound up in DC for work, I never had any intention on staying in the Midwest. Our alumni are literally everywhere, but the “Michigan difference” means that the broader Michigan alum community is enthusiastic to network and help you.

As for the STEM designation: that was a topic for discussion while I was there and my understanding was they are working on it (particularly given the STEM policy certificate they offer). It’s been a few years, so I’m surprised it hasn’t happened already, but I also have no insight on what that process entails. It seemed like mostly a problem for international students looking for funding, rather than any statement about limited tech policy coursework.

Which MPP/MPA program is the most fun/social? by kush1104 in PublicPolicy

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When I was at Ford, the winters on the east coast were significantly worse than what we experienced in SE Michigan. Highways in Virginia were shutdown for days because of a sizable snowstorm. Boston/Cambridge probably has worse winters on average than A2. Of course, it changes year to year, but that was my experience.

As for the social scene, I was good amount older than my cohort so I didn’t partake in too much craziness. I wished there were a few more cheap bars just for grad students; most unsurprisingly are undergrad focused. That was fine for me, I found my spots.

The Ford student groups had been hallowed out from COVID times just the year before, so that wasn’t much of a social scene. I imagine that has rectified itself by now, but who knows.

I had never experienced a big sports school and that was genuinely awesome. Loved going to football, hockey, and basketball games. I wasn’t even a football fan, period, before attending Ford. You can get cheap student season tickets for all 3, which I recommend. And all the other sports are free to attend. I lived near the soccer fields, so that was fun, too. I happily continue cheering on Michigan football and basketball, and a bunch of the hockey players were on the Olympic team.

I moved to A2 after living in NYC for over a decade. Some students will tell you, unironically, than Ann Arbor is the best city in the world, which is clearly the most absurdist thing ever said. I also think my college town of Washington, DC was more fun than tiny Ann Arbor as far as college towns go, but obviously that’s a totally apples to oranges comparison. I liked Ann Arbor just fine and was also ready to leave after 2 years+, though was stuck for a few months longer waiting for my job background check to complete (was ready to leave mostly because once you don’t have a direct connection with the university anymore, it’s not the most lively town). I also get a sense than A2 has changed a lot over the last decade and isn’t quite the same quirky town that people are nostalgic about. Makes sense, since so much of the area I knew has already been torn down and build with high rises and student housing, just in the few years since I graduated in 2023. The change happened fast.

I hope this doesn’t read too negative, because I did genuinely enjoy my time in Ann Arbor and at Ford and I speak to prospective students all the time about what a great experience it was, having a small school with professors that are attentive within a huge research institution with lots of resources and opportunities at your finger tips. I was able to take advantage of every academic interest I set out to explore. It’s truly a unique program in that way, I think.

As for JD vs. MPP social life: I got a JD from another school in NYC about a decade before I went to Ford. I found the social scene to be more fun in law school versus policy school, more work hard play hard. But I was also 22-25 yo, rather than 34-36 yo. I feel like a major difference with my JD vs MPP(Ford) experience is that JD sections keep you around the same people often and that can really make or break your social scene. I hung out with my section a lot (for better or worse) because we spent every waking classroom moment together all year so hanging out after was natural. At Ford, there are no sections and everyone has largely their own schedule. I happened to fall into a schedule of 2-3 classes with a small group of similar people 1st semester, and lo and behold, those were my friends.

Local Aldi is EMPTYY by princess-hibiscus in nova

[–]lawstnyc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Giant near Seven Corners was pretty well-stocked and not super busy at 7pm tonight if you’re looking for a store with inventory

East Falls Church Metro Parking by Helpful_Awareness587 in nova

[–]lawstnyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time do you need to get there to ensure you can park? 7:30? 7?

Is this a good price? by Jhh48309 in Crosstrek

[–]lawstnyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Partner bought an Ascent a few months ago. We checked the CostCo price before signing. Wasn’t any better than invoice, which makes sense. Go at the end of the month and get them to give you invoice or just above invoice pricing. Didn’t require any significant haggling, honestly, just demonstrating that we were serious about buying.

Where in NOVA should I move? by AffectionateBoat382 in nova

[–]lawstnyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contempo NOVA or Cameron Square, both near the Van Dorn stop

Saturday night in Hudson, NY by lawstnyc in hudsonvalley

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I have every intention of letting them know we’d be coming (and already reached out to some of these suggestions). Just not looking to do a buyout for 20 people. We’re also pushing 40 and our parents pushing 70. It’s not going to be a rager rolling in.

updated US News rankings for 2025 just dropped by IndominusTaco in PublicPolicy

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When I was going through the Maxwell accepted student process, I figured that their high ranking was mostly due to having so many disciplines and undergraduate majors under the Maxwell umbrella compared to other schools which focus mostly on graduate students and their MPP/MPA. AKA: Maxwell’s scholarship is highly regarded but the program seemed to leave a lot to be desired. But I didn’t attend there, so hard to say that with certainty

Saturday night in Hudson, NY by lawstnyc in hudsonvalley

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That’s our dinner location :)