Hey all,
I don’t have much to update on but I wanted to share a couple of things. First, I saw a news story on NY Times today about housing organizations illegally moving squatters into foreclosed homes. It is interesting and definitely a topic that brings out some debate. I, of course, lean more toward offering people shelter. However, other options (negotiating lower payments, etc) are of course better and should be tried first! Here is the link to the article, any thoughts?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/us/10squatter.html
Second, I’ve finally decided on a graduate school! I’ll be mailing in my official acceptance as well as declining other options this weekend. Plus, the fun FAFSA for May 1st financial aid (tons of loans….) deadlines. I’m planning on accepting at George Washington University in DC for their Master of Public Policy program. I’m hoping to study the concentration of International Development Management more in depth while I am there. While I was impressed with other programs as well and funding would be potentially more readily available at other institutions, I was drawn to the program at GW more strongly than others. Though this means a ton of debt for me at least for my first year (then I will try every method possible to get second year funding), I’m ok with this decision. As my dad says, it is an investment. I’ll have great resources and job connections/opportunities in DC and I love the program. Added bonus: I get to live with Jo! So I’m really excited about this. It’s great to have a plan and be able to get excited about the next two years!
That’s pretty much all for now. I’m heading home to Missouri for the first time since Christmas today after work. I’m thrilled to get to go home again (thanks Mom and Dad!).
Abby
