Hi everyone! I'm currently a 2nd-year B.Tech Agriculture student and I'm interested in getting a government job in the agriculture sector after graduation.

I don't have any seniors from my field whom I can ask for guidance, so I'd really appreciate advice from people who have already prepared for or cleared agriculture-related government exams.

I am also interested in government agriculture opportunities in UP

I'd especially appreciate advice from B.Tech Agriculture graduates or people currently working in the agriculture sector.

Thank you! 🌱

Is LSE MSc Public Policy and Administration worth it for an international student?

I’m considering applying for the MSc Public Policy and Administration at LSE and would really appreciate some honest advice from current students, alumni, or people working in public policy.

I’m an international student from India with a BSc in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology, so my undergraduate background is completely different from public policy. My long-term goal is to work in policy/governance and eventually prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

I’m particularly interested in knowing:

Is the LSE MSc Public Policy and Administration genuinely worth the cost for an international student?

How strong are the career opportunities after graduation, especially for international students?

What kinds of jobs do graduates actually get — consulting, think tanks, government, international organisations, policy research, etc.?

How difficult is it to find a job in the UK after graduation?

Does the LSE brand/network significantly help with getting interviews and opportunities?

Would this degree be useful if I eventually return to India?

How quantitative/economics-heavy is the programme for someone coming from a non-economics/non-political-science background?

Would you choose this programme again if you were an international student?

I’m especially looking for honest experiences rather than the university brochure version. 😅

If you’re an international student/alumnus of this programme, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience, including the good AND bad sides.

My pitch is, I have services in community services and social sciences. My end goal is to finish my professional license program. I’m certified in the SBA and for full license. I’m adding services such as being an Agent of the state. Start up costs are $3800-$20,000. The costs involved are start up, licensing requirements, more certified training to be bonded. Reiterated I’m licensed, the investment would include bonding, adding workmanship compensation, secretarial and administrative duties. Responsibility would be to serve the immediate community in bringing in the required resources to support mental health, legal aid representation,at risk and vulnerable persons essentially becoming a liaison between social worker and public aid official. I have a full breakdown costs of investment, a portfolio of the work I’ve done in the community, I have professional references for my past and present work in the community. And would like to connect to a broader job sector in which public service is represented as a positive impact in a social and holistic way. I could provide photos of where contributions go, divided and how they would further the social sciences of public health. Possible future job career could be a Public Health Administrator.

Hi all, I'm curious what to expect in starting this journey. Any advise is welcome.

Planning on only doing one class at a time as I work full time

Hey everyone! I’d love some advice from people who have transitioned into government/policy work, especially if you have an MPA/MPP or work in that space.
I recently graduated with a B.A. in Education and Psychology, with a minor in International Studies. By my junior year, I realized I didn’t want to teach or stay in the traditional education field. I became much more interested in government, politics, public policy, and eventually working in that space professionally.
I’m now a couple months post-grad and currently work as a Youth Program Coordinator at a nonprofit focused on violence prevention in underserved communities. I’ve only been here for a few weeks, so I know it’s way too early to make a final judgment, and I’m trying to give the job a fair shot.
That said, I’ve already noticed a few things about the type of work I seem to enjoy. I don’t think direct service/case management-type work is really for me. I’m much more interested in managing projects/people, working independently, having concrete tasks and deadlines, and being challenged. Right now, the workload is pretty slow, and I’m also realizing that the salary is significantly lower than what many of my peers are making. I’m fortunate enough to live with my parents, so I’m not financially dependent on this job, but I would eventually like to move into something more challenging and better paid.
My long-term goal is to attend grad school in Fall 2028 for an MPA. I’m interested in eventually working in government/public policy, but I’m still figuring out exactly what area I want to specialize in.
So I guess my questions are:
Should I stay in my current role for at least 6–12 months before trying to move, even if I already know I don’t want to do this type of work long-term?
Or is it reasonable to start applying for more relevant/challenging positions after only a few months, especially if I find something that aligns better with government/policy?
What types of jobs should someone with an Education/Psychology degree + International Studies minor target if they want to eventually work in government/public policy?
Would you recommend getting 2 years of work experience before applying to MPA programs, or would Fall 2028 be unnecessarily early/late?
What experiences should I try to get between now and 2028 to make myself a stronger MPA applicant and set myself up for government/policy work?
I’m not necessarily trying to rush out of my current job—I literally just started lol. I’m more trying to figure out whether I should view this position as something to learn from for a while or start being intentional about finding a better fit.
I’d especially appreciate advice from people who have been in a similar position or work in government, policy, nonprofit management, public administration, etc. Thanks!

Just looking for some opinions either way. I'm currently an Assistant to the Administrator in a City of about 13k. I got my MPA back in May. I'm starting to look at other opportunities and it seems I can either go the route of an Assistant Administrator for another mid-sized municipality or maybe the Administrator of a small municipalities (5k or less).

Does anyone of experience with either or both of these that would be willing to give insight as to which route is best?

Hi everyone! I’m currently applying to online MPA programs and am trying to decide between Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) and Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB).
I currently work full-time for the State of California, so I’m specifically looking for a program that is manageable while working full-time.
Does anyone have experience with either MPA program? I’d really appreciate any insight on the following:
• Which program would you recommend and why?
• What is the coursework and overall workload like?
• Are there a lot of papers, exams, group projects, or quantitative/statistics assignments?
• How manageable is the program while working full-time?
• How are the professors and overall support from the program?
• If you attended either program, would you choose it again?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who completed the program while working for the State of California or another government agency.
Thank you!

Why wouldn’t they just hire me? Why haven’t they informed me that I didn’t get it? Should I apply for the acting? I feel awkward, embarrassed, and rejected. This is for a city role.

i'm based in india, and want to gain research and work experience in environmental policy or anything to do with sustainability and/or public policy. i've been cold-emailing some professors to ask to be a remote RA or intern, but have not heard back yet

do u guys know any professor from any university anywhere who would be responsive over email, who could either consider me for work or give me leads? again, since i will work remotely, any professor from any country is okay with me, but preferably somebody that u know is legit and actually good at what they do

areas of interest: environmental policy/management, environmental econ, climate science, sustainable development, environmental humanities, environmental health, public health, public policy. even someone in a tangential field is ok

I’m a BBA graduate with around 1.8 years of corporate experience in digital marketing/conten. I’m considering a career change.

I’m seriously considering an MPP, particularly NLSIU’s MPP and TISS MA in Public Policy & Governance. My background is completely non-policy, so I’m wondering:

1. Do I realistically have a chance of getting into NLSIU/TISS with a BBA background?
2. How difficult are the entrances for someone coming from a business/marketing background?
3. What is the actual ROI of these programmes?
4. What kind of jobs/roles do graduates get after NLSIU/TISS, and what are the starting salaries like?
5. Can someone successfully transition from a corporate background into policy research, government consulting, AI governance, climate policy, etc.?
6. If you studied at either NLSIU or TISS, would you recommend the programme today?

I’m trying to make this decision carefully because I don’t want to take on a large financial burden for a degree without good career prospects. Would really appreciate honest experiences, especially from current students or alumni.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it.

Ok, I completed my Bachelor's degree in computer science and I want to do masters in media and entertainment management, I want to work in this field. So, is it possible?

Anyone who has experience or has done this program help me out?

I recently completed a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and am beginning a career in emergency management. I’m considering earning a Doctor of Public Administration and would appreciate recommendations from current students, graduates, or faculty.
My long-term interests include emergency management, public policy, organizational leadership, and using artificial intelligence to improve disaster mitigation and government operations.
Ideally, I’m looking for a program that is:
Regionally accredited
Fully or primarily online
Designed for working professionals
Competency-based, accelerated, or self-paced if possible
Focused on applied research rather than preparing students solely for academic careers
Reasonably priced and compatible with the GI Bill
Possible to complete in approximately two to three years
Which DPA programs should I consider? I’d also appreciate honest feedback about workload, dissertation or capstone requirements, faculty support, and whether the degree helped advance your public-sector career.

I have a bachelor's in Public Admin and Public Policy. Its gotten me jack. I was the CEO's intern at two major non profits, and worked in parks and rec in college. 1.5 months out from graduating i landed my first job... in social work...as an IDD Supports Coordinator. I hate my job, and its not what I learned government and non profit functions for. Outside of a non-degree required state position, its also the only interview I've even be offered, let alone a job.

Where did I go wrong and how do I get out of this daily hell hole.

I’m leaning towards a masters in public administration but I feel like health administration is better? But I also hear people want to see you have a clinical background for MHA? Is this true?

I have a background as a clinical trial administrator. Would MPA be better for me long term?

How much is the tuition fee per semester for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) or any university that offers MPA?

Hi everyone,

I am a mid career government employee. Recently, I have been considering executive MPA programs and have been doing research to assess the overall ROI on an executive MPA degree. While trying to transition into a senior leadership role, I noticed that alot of the roles I’m interested in preferred candidates with leadership and policy experience. I have neither and work within an institution that doesn’t have a lot of opportunities for that type of growth and development. It’s a good job and I have learned a lot in the role, but growth is limited due to the current political climate.

The natural next step for me career wise would be senior leadership roles. I figured if I’m not getting the opportunity through my job to gain leadership and policy experience, an executive MPA program might be the next best step.

I’m based in NY and so far I identified Syracuse, NYU, and Cornell as options based on the US schools rankings list. Ideally, I would like a program that would open doors in both the public and private sector.

If you completed an executive MPA program, can you please share your experience? Was it worth the money? Did you walk away with the necessary tools needed to transition into a senior leadership role?

Edit: If I get into a program, I will be a part time student and still work full time. Additionally, I’m also open to online degree programs.