Student Stories
SAIS Europe: A Year in Bologna and Beyond
Rachel, a participant in the five-year BA/MA program between Johns Hopkins and SAIS, began her SAIS Europe journey with the Summer Academy, a trial run that confirmed Bologna was the right fit.
SAIS' Network Has No Parallel
Choosing SAIS has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, not just because of the prestigious education but also because of the community. SAIS’ network has no parallel.
An Academic Safe Haven
Coming to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center gave me an opportunity to further immerse myself in China and its contemporary situation in a practical way. I also saw it as an academic safe haven to discuss the U.S. and China, both two very important countries to me, from a variety of perspectives.
From Refugee Resettlement to Global Diplomacy: A Journey Through SAIS
From resettling refugees to embracing global diplomacy, Fau’s journey through Johns Hopkins SAIS, particularly at SAIS Europe, has been transformative. The experience provided deep regional insights, strong community connections, and set the stage for a future career in the Foreign Service, bridging ties between the U.S. and the global community.
SAIS’ Greatest Strength: Its Community of Leaders
SAIS’ greatest strength is its community and the opportunity to be part of a global network of alumni who will support you throughout your entire academic and professional journey.
Chinese Global Relations from a New Perspective
The Hopkins-Nanjing Center combines the language immersion, perspective, and ability to live abroad in my target language environment.
Learning Statecraft and Diplomacy from World-Class Practitioners
I have loved all of the organized lectures and talks that SAIS hosts with guest speakers, especially practitioners like the director of the Central Intelligence Service, U.S. Secretary of State, and foreign policy officials from Qatar, who shed light on the practice of statecraft and diplomacy.
Building Bridges Through Diplomacy: A Journey in International Affairs and Human Rights
I’ve always wanted to do my master’s abroad, and I researched SAIS since my freshman year at Howard. SAIS offered me a top-tier international affairs program that I could personalize to my interests, and it gave me an international experience in Italy. I knew that SAIS Europe could shape me, and that I could shape it.
Preparing for a World on the Brink of Transformation
Choosing SAIS was an easy decision. The opportunity … is a privilege I deeply value.
From West Point to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center
The military forced me to critically reflect on what I really want to achieve and what impact I want to have on others, which led me to SAIS.