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Life as a Batten MPP Student

Interested in learning more about the Master of Public Policy program from the perspective of current students? In this webinar, second-year MPP students share their experiences at Batten and in the larger Charlottesville community.

Date
September 18, 2020
Time
1 min read

Interested in learning more about the Master of Public Policy program from the perspective of current students? In this webinar, second-year MPP students share their experiences at Batten and in the larger Charlottesville community. You can view the full recording here, but we have highlighted key questions below.

Why Batten?

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What has it been like to be a graduate student during COVID?

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What has been your most enriching experience outside of the classroom?

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What is it like to be an older student at Batten?

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Want to learn more about the MPP? Visit here. To set up an appointment with an admissions officer, visit here. Ready to apply? You can start an application here.

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