PRP's

[Buck]

To any policy wonk (and I assume many of us are or WERE), PRP's are
deceptively alluring and conjure wonkish dreams of policy mastery
in one's head.

Reality, though, is dramatically different. PRP's often cover too
much shit and are organized pitifully. They demand better management
and more preparation - a month long reading list to get us acquainted
with materials and a definitive time line would help.

They do give you a taste of some of the crap you get in the "real"
world and I learned a lot from the PRP - I just wish there were
more opportunities for some students to step in and shore up the
management - I never knew if this was an appropriate role for a
student and that if I tried to do too much the prof's might resent
me and give me a shitty grade.

[Buck]

this is supposed to be under "Parting Shots"