Student Stories

From Uzbekistan to SAIS: A Journey of Research and Global Ambition

Throughout my time at SAIS, I’ve learned invaluable lessons from everyone I’ve encountered—professors, peers, and even the administrative staff. This community has taught me to embrace who I am, to share my thoughts confidently, and to recognize the wealth of knowledge that exists in everyone around me.

SAIS Was the Only School that Genuinely Felt Like Home

During my time at SAIS, I’ve learned the most from my fellow students. People here come from so many different places and have so many academic, professional, and personal backgrounds that I always feel like I’m learning something new.

The Profound Impact of a SAIS Education

I knew that choosing a graduate program would be a pivotal step in my career aspirations and SAIS stood out from the rest. It offered a comprehensive and rigorous education that promised to sharpen my focus and clarify my future goals.

SAIS Brings Together the Brightest Minds

SAIS brings together some of the brightest students from around the world, creating a truly diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. This experience has consistently impressed me, broadened my horizons, and challenged my thinking.

Everyone Becomes Connected One Way or Another

Coming to SAIS opened my eyes to the economic realities of the world.

SAIS Came Top of the List

I’ve learned a lot from my professors and my classmates. I’ve learned to think critically and to explore areas that are not exactly in my scope of knowledge.

Bringing the Voices of Marginalized Communities to the Forefront

I came to SAIS to see my dream through — to gain the necessary tools, network, and knowledge to make an impact and bring the voices of marginalized communities to the forefront of decision-making.

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Gaining admission to a school the caliber of Johns Hopkins SAIS was a moonshot … but they say the only way to truly fail is not to try, so I tried my hardest.

Understanding the Nuances in International Relations

I chose the Hopkins-Nanjing Center because I wanted to deepen my understanding of global affairs from a Sino-American perspective...The HNC's academic excellence and its focus on fostering U.S.-China relations perfectly align with my career aspirations.

Grateful for the Steadfast Support of Faculty and Staff

Before joining SAIS, I was working with the Central Bank of Uganda (BOU). I had just been transferred to the Statistics Department after 13 years in the Financial Stability Department.