. No one likes the current welfare system including myself. Governors complain that federal law is overly prescriptive and are willing to take less federal money in return for more flexibility. I believe that welfare is anti-work and anti-family although polls show that the public wants welfare reformed in ways that do not penalize children. Welfare recipients find dealing with the system degrading and demoralizing; most would prefer to work. Experts note that welfare has done little to stem the growth of poverty among children. In all but two states, welfare benefits (including food stamps) are insufficient to move a family above the poverty line. In short, I believe the central flaws to the welfare system are:

I am also drawn to UMBC’s MPS program because of the school's emphasis on policy making reflected by CHDPM, MPIRAR, and partnerships with DHMH. Additionally, the school's profusion of student groups and variety of course offerings will allow me to tailor my course of study directly to my career interests. It is precisely this flexibility upon which I plan to draw while at UMBC, by taking advantage of--and contributing to--the school's strong international alumni network.

I hope to enrich and extend my field of knowledge through the MPS program I will also try to work or do research in the Government and Legislature. Knowledge without challenge is like castles in the air. The policy sciences program will allow me ultimately to make a concrete and substantial contribution to the welfare system

UMBC’s Mps program provides the perfect training to achieve my ambitions. I am attracted by the inventiveness and uniqueness of its programs and concentr

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