URBAN PLANNING Q&A: grad school, career, and tips for aspiring planners

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#urbanplanning #gradschool #career
Hey friends,
In this video I delve into my motivations for pursuing a masters in urban planning, how I chose a career path, and tips for aspiring urban planning professionals.
Ultimately I decided not to work as a traditional planner, but instead to work in community + economic development as a commercial corridor manager. TIMESTAMPS BELOW
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments, and be sure to like, comment and subscribe!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
00:40 WHAT IS URBAN PLANNING?
2:34 WHY I CHOSE TO PURSUE URBAN PLANNING
5:06 TECHNICAL SKILLS FOR AN URBAN PLANNING CAREER
6:23 MY EXPERIENCE IN AN URBAN PLANNING MASTERS PROGRAM
7:51 ANY REGRETS FROM MY GRAD SCHOOL EXPERIENCE?
10:53 ADVICE FOR ASPIRING URBAN PLANNERS
11:48 WHAT I'M DOING WITH MY URBAN PLANNING DEGREE
14:23 MORE TIPS FOR ASPIRING URBAN PLANNING PROFESSIONALS

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@bibi-en1ej 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an inspiring urban planner and let me tell you how good I felt when I saw a black muslim woman being in this field ! I'm so happy to see ppl of my community engage in this field that makes me feel very good (sorry for my weak english...)

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

bi bi this comment made my day! Thank you for watching and I hope this video was helpful to you 💜💜

@innocence2009 3 жыл бұрын

I just graduate with my masters in urban planning! It’s so nice to see Black women getting into the field. Marginalized groups are often highly impacted by city plans but they often do not have the privilege to be active in the decision making process to begin with.

@laminmanaf8872 Жыл бұрын

I just got admitted into uni to study urban design and planning. Can we be friends

@therandomscloset434 Жыл бұрын

Yesss! We need more people of color in these jobs ! You are the future!

@rosellelover239 Жыл бұрын

In what way are you marginalized?

@logans3365 Жыл бұрын

I’m a white male thinking about getting into urban planing to build city’s that work for the working class, this would greatly help poorer areas of the city which are indeed poor largely due to city design. But pointing out race all the time such as applauding someone for being in position and also being a certain race or gender does more harm than good, it creates more divide instead of healing it. It makes much more sense to use labels such as working class which includes all races and genders thus brining everyone under one flag against our rigged capitalist system.

@kanoelani3425 11 ай бұрын

@@logans3365shut up

@Facts-Matter449 5 ай бұрын

I withdrew from this major five years ago. However, after watching this video, I feel compelled to go back. I was the only Muslim woman in the cohort and I didn't give myself enough time to adjust…. I'm a teacher now, but I would love going back and finish that master's degree.Thanks, sister!

@RandomPerson-iz1qu 2 жыл бұрын

As a black girl planning on going into urban planning. I am so grateful for you, you have no idea. I'm so excited to pursue this career, but workforce discrimination makes me so nervous

@Quesadiyah 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it sis! 💖

@rosellelover239 Жыл бұрын

Stop this victimhood

@luqmankhaolah5065 Жыл бұрын

@@Quesadiyah Can u be moi mentor sis? I just started in this field

@welmoe 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a junior in high school and it’s very fun to hear that someone else did the same sort of nerdy city-studying that I like to do. I really appreciate the video and the advice.

@carolinelucas8113 Жыл бұрын

if this is a year ago, then that means were both high school seniors! glad to see others like me interested in this field!!

@태이씨 3 жыл бұрын

About nerdy stuff, I love walking through Google maps and see different cities "from the inside" And I am junior and applying this fall for major in Geography/environmental studies to provide a strong basement for my career. After that I'm going to apply for Master degree in Urban planning. My plans might change, of course. P.s. I am on my gap year now, applying again.

@haera7142 2 жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with google maps 🤣

@Simplyblissfull 2 жыл бұрын

Looooove doing that too. It’s so interesting to see the variety of cities and streets around the world!

@isaiahwilliams9413 Жыл бұрын

same here. same degree, gis and env studies. im looking at grad school at the institutions accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board

@kamohelonkosi3715 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a town planner, based in South Africa. Would be nice to make town planning friends all over the world! 🥰

@hadiaaaa 4 жыл бұрын

it is so inspiring and refreshing to see a black muslimah passionate about urban planning! i only recently found out about urban planning but i have also been someone who has been in interested in cities from a young age. for the past few weeks i have been considering changing my major to urban planning. i was wondering if a bachelors in urban planning or studies is really necessary to delve into the field? or should i focus on grad school? also parents are against it as it is not a lucrative career but that is not much a concern for me. did you have to convince your parents to understand the field? btw your current job sounds very interesting and rewarding! glad you found something that was the right fit.

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Hey sis! Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful! I don't think it's necessary to major in urban studies undergrad, but if you could take some classes in the field, or if you have a similar major like political science, sociology or engineering, that would be helpful. Grad school is more important than the undergrad major in my opinion. My parents were kinda hesitant initially because you're right, planners don't get super huge salaries lol, but there's a lot you can do with a planning degree - you can also go into consulting, and there's more money there. I explained to my parents why I wanted to do planning and my passion for it and they were okay with it after awhile. If you genuinely enjoy what you're doing, it kinda makes up for the salary reduction. if you have any more questions, let me know! ☺️

@Jordan-xg4pn 3 жыл бұрын

@@Quesadiyah Wait, are you telling me if I majored and have a bachelors in political science I can just go for urban planning grad school and become a certified urban planner? I'm doing my bachelors in Public Adminstration/Political Science and Econ (due to my journalistic interests, idk) and i'm very much interested in urban planning as well but got scared of choosing something so specific. Would that be possible?

@Jordan-xg4pn 3 жыл бұрын

Eagerly waiting for your answer :)

@Eddie_ML 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jordan-xg4pn I dit that ! I've got an undergrad in political sciences and communication, and I'm started my master's in January. It is a certified program in Canada, in my province, and the USA. A lot of MUP programs actually do not require a background in planning. As it has been said, taking a few classes in undergrad can be good, then you can do a MUP and become a certified planner. Your undergrad program seems like a good fit for planning, and you will have still the option to do something else with it, if you decide planning is not for you.

@gavinanderson9543 3 жыл бұрын

You should start playing cities skylines, maybe even stream it?

@aylinquinonez6583 3 жыл бұрын

I was interested in Urban Planning for these exact reasons, but Capital City by Sam Stein explains how planners maintain capitalism and the inequalities we go into the field trying to change. Very frustrating ethically.

@star0shimmer13 3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. And even the planners who do "maintain capitalism" (mostly private sector consultants) don't do it to the extent that most engineers and business majors do.

@mikaelsmith22 3 жыл бұрын

Look into some of the Marxist urban studies literature!! You don’t even have to be “Marxist” to understand and appreciate its significance. It’s incredibly prevalent in the field/related fields. While the basis of much of it is that the city (according to Manuel Castells) is primarily a vehicle by which capitalism maximizes its own profits, the field itself is constantly trying to challenge our very definition of the city and the functions of the city. Without urban planners who are cognizant of the inequalities that they could be maintaining the inequalities will only grow! Be the ethical change you wish to see in the field I guess haha

@star0shimmer13 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikaelsmith22 Right on! OP might also be interested in reading some urban theorists like David Harvey, Ed Soja, and Leonie Sandercock.

@kellymathews6615 2 жыл бұрын

Look, if you go by what Stein says, this kind of moralizing just means a lot of times people who listen to him don't end up doing anything and are stuck in a morass where nothing is good enough and staying in poverty. This ideological approach paradoxically keeps the system from changing by keeping new ideas from building new infrastructure. Don't let this kind of cynicism because that's ultimately what it is, keep you from doing this. If we all twiddle our thumbs instead of embracing ambiguity and pluralism we end up with nothing.

@minecraftrotisseriechicken 2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it 'maintains' those conditions or simply works within the current system? This sounds eerily similar to the "You criticize society yet you exist" critiques supporters of capitalism will use to deflect any new ideas. I'll take incremental change over nothing any day.

@djwestbrook36 3 жыл бұрын

its really an issue when you go into a field and you see nobody like yourself doing it. I see you, and I am all of a sudden far more motivated to get into the field.

@ryanlamkin20 4 жыл бұрын

GO YOU!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN THE FIELD! just changed my major to Geology and planning to go into Urban Planning for either environmental policy or transportation. Best of luck to you 🥰

@ryanlamkin20 4 жыл бұрын

OMFG YOU WENT TO COLUMBIA SHE SMART AS FUCK

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@sandanakiroshnanp634 Жыл бұрын

Haa yes, I am an undergrad in Geology. Was wondering whether it makes sense to do a masters in Urban Planning. But I was strongly interested in Planning. Now that I have seen this, Imma definitely go do that shittttt 🥺❤️

@sydneyrobinson7022 Жыл бұрын

Literally me right now

@remioshibanjo5631 Жыл бұрын

Planning and Development professional in London here! Good to see you in the sector!

@Sadiyyah314 2 жыл бұрын

My name is Sadiyyah too! And I give ppl the "quesadilla" reference as well (since they act like they can't pronounce it otherwise lol). I majored in architecture and looking to get into city planning. What a blessing it is that I found you!

@Quesadiyah 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, what are the odds! Lol thanks for watching 💓

@braeanneoribello4797 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thank you for sharing!

@pranavramraj5141 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I’m in my 2nd year in town planning and I can relate to you in so many ways

@vav2868 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you girl! Super informative

@alexs9699 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Quesadiyah! The info is really helpful.

@smascarenhas33 3 жыл бұрын

That's the information I needed.... thank you

@MrsBrownCreole 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video!! I currently studying Urban Planninng.

@nub5515 2 жыл бұрын

Great insight. Thank you so much.

@iris.chu1200 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this informative video!!

@antediluvial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!!! Heading into college and city planning is what iv got my eyes set on

@Juiceboy3005 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, very informative!!

@imeldaromero6865 7 ай бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you so much!

@harryfrey9347 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information, so valuable :)

@alexkelly4237 Жыл бұрын

This was very useful, thanks!

@tortylla6988 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is the exact video and information/perspective I was needing in my life !

@brycenwhitesides6866 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thank you!

@born2leadproductions936 Жыл бұрын

Love the flow of your video, you know how to share your experience while keeping it relevant to the topic. Thank you 🙌🏼

@zanderkennethclarke 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very thorough. Definitely provided thoughts that I will consider when looking for a masters in urban planning. Thank you!

@nata4417 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER helpful video!!

@amberj7537 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Amber J thanks for watching! ☺️

@trevormartins6716 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos! So informing! I'm looking to pursue a career in environmental urban planning.

@hannahpastrana5394 3 жыл бұрын

Currently looking at urban planning grad school! This video was super insightful, thank you 🙌

@st-hl5zx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips! Im still considering if a master's in urban planning is something I want to pursue

@TheJimideentime 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful - I appreciate you sharing each side of your journey into this career - the good and the bad.

@thepiratebey 3 жыл бұрын

JAK! Really appreciate this video. I've considered urban planning for sometime and I think this video has guided my decision better.

@oromhal 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! such a helpful video, i am glad i watched it

@diannefumero3146 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!! You are wonderful

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 💚

@daniellongest4727 3 жыл бұрын

Thank. You. So. Much. Your insight into your career journey gave me hope! I too want to be a planner and am coming from a good place. Thank you for sharing your truth!

@anonymityisfreedom8457 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who goes straight to the point and who gives complete information !! thank you ! Great video :) !

@CintiaVsTia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your honest experience!

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@DarthVaderBacon 2 жыл бұрын

Really inspiring to see your journey and how you harness your intentions, dreams, aspirations, and obvious intelligence to drive towards the future! Thank you for this video, and may peace be upon you.

@aidanv.667 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video, im a senior applying for college and wanted to kind of go down this route (with some other intersecting things) and this gave me a lot of clarification i needed (:

@jsphdghl 3 жыл бұрын

Everything you described yourself as doing when you were young is what I’ve done. Only just started looking into urban planning, so you’re channel has been so helpful. Thankyou.

@Earth098 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this superb video, with no 'derailing' from the topic.

@johnclark9009 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video and speaking about your experience! I'm at a crossroads having just graduated with my bachelor's but have always had this interest in urban planning, so it was very helpful to hear your experience as I figure out what I want to do with my life

@Dino_Dani_ 2 жыл бұрын

this is very helpful thank you !

@lenarose3190 3 жыл бұрын

This is so so helpful! Feeling way more informed and affirmed abt my decision to pursue planning 🙌

@theshadestartsnow9818 3 жыл бұрын

Working on applying to Grad schools for UP! Your video was great! Thanks for this!

@chavadorgomez 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Currently in the process of transferring to a 4-year and am looking to buckle down on a major. Also feel like I am coming from a similar place as far as interests in social ecology and urban planning as well as focusing my career towards hearing and working for the people. I’m from LA and gentrification, lack of quality public transport, and pollution are just a few big concerns of mine and is something I’d like to do something about. This has inspired me, thank you!

@DennyTroncoso 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the introduction to urban planning. Great information. Impressive background Columbia and London School of Economics.

@thejomarifernandez7554 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. This vid is helpful. Thanks.

@mayacowan2930 3 жыл бұрын

Hello... I love what you said and you made some really great points. I'm 17 and trying to find potential majors that involve developing communities. I appreciate the advice you gave it was really interesting and it pointed out that in some cases urban planning doesn't always help the members of the communities. Very Insightful!!! Thanks so much! Congrats on finding a career that makes you happy.

@TheMadmonkeys101 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advice! I am a recent graduate applying for urban and regional planning at master's level. I will bear this information in mind going forward into my career!

@gingerseed123 2 жыл бұрын

My advisor told me to look into urban planning for grad school today! Thank you for making this video :) I can’t believe I never knew it existed until today!! Thank you for sharing

@milicavelickovic2968 9 ай бұрын

Very well explained.

@mariahmaganda385 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! I am a sociology major and want to steer towards urban planning. This was super helpful and have a lot of insight into urban planning 😊

@amidalacaverley457 Жыл бұрын

your regrets are exactly my fears about going into the field, thank you so much for sharing your experience! it’s helped me a lot ❤️

@d.o.2115 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video! It’s rare to find urban planners on KZfaq that share insights. As a 3rd year undergrad student, I need to start thinking about internships and easing myself into the industry and I was feelin real lost. This video has given a lotta insight! thanks!

@sebastianalvarez4211 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It was insightful! :)

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Alvarez thanks for watching! 😊

@sujiko123 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insights!! Also your voice is super soothing :)

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Maya KW thank you! ☺️

@amisavage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! I’d love to see a video about your dissertation

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Ami Savage sure! I can film something about my dissertation. Thanks for watching!

@ayathusseini1439 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and all of these tips. I gained so much from this video! You've really articulated so many of the questions and concerns I have about moving into the field from gentrification to using it as a force for good to the day to day of a typical vs atypical urban planner. Its so amazing to see other Muslim women who are not only in the field but are putting up content to help others figure out whether or not the degree/career is a good fit for them. Thank you a million times! Going to watch part 2 right now!

@Itzamyzeng 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciated this so much! I’m a 3rd year undergraduate student and I wanted to find more information about masters in urban planning so thanks so much🤗

@mariamabdu1225 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@najmaleley1489 3 жыл бұрын

Finally finding someone i can relate to! Thanks for the tips and the video. Would love to connect 😊

@laconyac 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! My current career does not fulfill me anymore and urban planning is something I have always had an interest. Best of luck to you on your professional journey!

@nayaramuniz371 2 жыл бұрын

Found you randomly searching for urban planning stuff. I'm from Brazil, I also study urban planning and it's so crazy how similar your perspectives about the subject is to mine.

@LizIsSoCrazy 3 жыл бұрын

ahhh as someone who is contemplating a graduate degree in planning / public policy i can relate sooo much to your concerns about the field. really great and informative video

@user-wb2kp7cd9l 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks =) You r really talented in communication!👍

@gracetaussig6531 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and tips! It’s so helpful! I was thinking about getting my masters in planning and I’m currently a civil engineer I do roadway work that I don’t necessarily believe in I want my career to reflect what you were talking about more! I was interested in getting my masters in London now that I found out my company isn’t reimbursing school anymore but I think you’re experience has made me have a little bit more to think about

@jmonk2011 7 ай бұрын

Sadiyah, thank you for sharing your story and comments on the experience your career, and tips for aspiring professionals. I feel like I learned something important about a career urban planning. I can relate about the struggle to find a place in career and finding opportunities blocked because of not having enough technical skills. That's how I went back to school for GIS, in fact. Now I'm working as a GIS Technician and finding that it's not enough to fulfill my interests with helping people. Wishing you best of luck on your career in Philly :)

@katiestewart4928 3 жыл бұрын

As a recent graduate from an urban studies program, your channel is everything! I had a pretty unorthodox experience in undergrad and am looking at urban planning/law programs to further my education. This advice is golden!

@stevencooper5283 Жыл бұрын

Excellent.💪🏿

@ishsweeney3700 2 жыл бұрын

this is incredible! Currently studying Urban Planning at ASU. I felt the part when you said you played Sim City. I love cities. Glad to see this!

@thelastword71 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so amazing, thank you for the information!! really helped me out. I remember looking up random cities on wikipedia and being fascinated by its history and socioeconomic and political issues and solutions. Crazy how someone can grow up at the complete opposite end of the country and have such a similar experience! Thanks again 💜💜💜💙💙💙

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

The Last Word thanks for watching! 🥰💜

@juanlewis7205 Жыл бұрын

Good video. You sound highly competent in your field and an intelligent professional.

@alexisdejohn1349 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video! I graduated with my masters in urban planning this past July. My concentration is in community development and housing. Now, I am continuing my studies and pursuing my doctorate in the field. I’m excited to see you in the field. Also, thank you for emphasizing GIS, I’m trying to learn in now.

@juliaz9843 3 жыл бұрын

You urban planners have such a responsible job, be proud of yourselves ☺️ I didn’t study urban planning but I sincerely am so interesting in cities & creating environments

@derrick1981 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so glad to see a sister in the field. I am going to study the same field, but I was thinking about doing the dual MSRED and MS in Urban Planning at Columbia University. I hope I see you in the field, I'm interested in developing Sierra Leone I can't wait.

@adamstanhope7720 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I'm a high school student interested in urban planning, and this video was a great way to get a sense of what the field is like.

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

@supasual610nd13 3 жыл бұрын

Im only 13 but this seems so cool and I really wanna pursue this in the future. I aslo get so immersed in cities just like you said, I cant stop reading abt them and being so interested, and this seems perfect for people like that.thanks for posting the video, it was very helpful.

@ThaoNguyen-ou5rd Жыл бұрын

this is amazing guys!! btw, i just remembered my school taught about this in 6th Grade yup, 6th grade and that was our end-of-term

@kzhao4618 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your so smart. I wanted a career change and was looking into urban planning. Your video really helped me to make a decision! Thank you!

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Izeberu1 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you! Very helpful. Greetings from Nicaragua in Central America. :)

@Quesadiyah 3 жыл бұрын

Jezabel Aponte thanks for watching! Wow Nicaragua, so cool! ☺️ I’ve only been to Costa Rica in central america

@Spread_love01 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I have the same aspirations and intentions of you. However I’m entering the realm space as an adult learner and worker. I have a bevy of transportation experience but I feel I can do so much more to better my community, as well the city. Gentrification is a huge thing and I’ve seen the effects and affects in NYC but also in Panama and it could be disgusting. My intentions come with being a positive to us while working against the negatives. I know it’s a long and arduous process and doesn’t come instant. Anyway, thank you for this video, it’s a great insight and proud to see us venture into fields as such. Would love to pick your brain if possible.

@kofihaizel4385 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good presentation there, presentation is one of the skills we learn at the planning school. I studied BSc Human Settlement Planning in Ghana but would love to study project management for my masters. Just want to blend the 2.

@beberoro1 4 жыл бұрын

13:00 i share a lot fo your concerns! where do you draw the line between enough development and not too much gentrification and is that even possible?? good questions to bring up

@warmlacroix_9820 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. I'm in high school right now and I've been so interested in the field of urban planning for about a year now and I am seriously considering it. GO women in urban planning!

@Cassdrizzy 3 жыл бұрын

This video was so informational, I am about to graduate with my BS in Public Health and am looking to apply to grad school for urban planning. I think that your passions about community advocacy and equity, is a major topic that is involved in public health. Thank you for your tips and insight!

@bIairsarchive 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely love this video! i just switched my major to urban planning as a second semester sophomore so i’m definitely still trying to get a feel for what it all entails. your editing style is A1 too lol new sub!

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏾

@user-nh9eh7ow6k 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this video, I am going to do my first year of urban planning, design and management at UCL this September! So helpful!

@jackyfonseca3495 3 жыл бұрын

夏瑞慈 Good luck!

@falconshock3677 2 жыл бұрын

I am literally you LOL Im a junior in high school, and for as long as I can remember I’ve been looking up demographics of US cities, airports, and I’ve been learning all about Boston (my city). Im starting to look into the field, and this was a fantastic video to help me out. Thank you!

@growcaseygocasey5804 2 жыл бұрын

Yo! Thanks for sharing!

@luckypeanut9943 Жыл бұрын

I got my undergrad degree in social work and am applying for urban studies masters programs. I'm born and raised NYC and had the same kinda nerdy interest in the city growing up and have the same passion for improving our communities. I appreciate the honesty for checking into the program and I didn't even consider the concerns around gentrification and am embarrassed with myself 😅 I love the idea of connecting with communities and advocating/developing public spaces but I know I need to keep check on my ambitions

@tylergooding68 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and tips! I'm about to begin my Master's in Urban Planning at McGill so this was quite helpful! All the best!

@duaachan4386 3 жыл бұрын

How has it been? I'm applying for McGill too, I'm interested in transportation mainly.

@XC20248 2 жыл бұрын

@@duaachan4386 Did any of you go there. I'm interested in doing this too esp transportation

@qjtvaddict 2 жыл бұрын

@@duaachan4386 the pay is low tho?

@jharrisss 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I just graduated from undergrad with a degree in psychology and I originally wanted to pursue a PhD in community psychology with hopes of understanding community dynamics and how I can be of service to them and learned that the field is far more theoretical than applicable. I’ve been reading a lot more about urban planning and I have this interest in place making and public land use and am looking into masters programs for urban planning. I definitely want to engage with communities in a genuine way and I’m curious about how cities will change as a response to COVID. Thanks for this balanced review of the field, I don’t see a lot of black women in urban planning and if I do seriously pursue planning I hope to help change that narrative. You have a great, honest spirit, seriously so glad I found this video!

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💜 I’m glad you found it helpful. And yes, we definitely need more black women in the planning field to provide our unique perspectives. Best of luck to you!

@pradonis 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. A lot of interesting gems that I needed to hear.

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Rentas thanks for watching! 😊

@pradonis 4 жыл бұрын

Quesadiyah I am in the Philadelphia area and currently studying Urban Studies at Rutgers Camden. I am very interested in Penn for their City Planning. I’m always seeking information on this field.

@Quesadiyah 4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Rentas PennPlanning is a great program! I hope you apply

@mrfortnite4769 8 ай бұрын

What a very inspiring video! I’m currently obtaining my undergraduate in urban and regional planning with a minor in sustainable urban development. I’m half through college already and this information was very helpful. And I do I have to agree with you about the internships! I am a junior, and I am currently trying to apply to various planning internships and they require lots of skills that I haven’t experienced yet. It’s been very frustrating but it’ll payoff eventually.