Student Stories
Learning Through a Different Lens
I really liked the concept of being able to learn about China and global politics through a Chinese lens, especially using Chinese, while still being able to maintain academic freedom.
Studying China's Engagement in Latin America
With my degree, I am hoping to build a career that would allow me to give back to my community, to give back to Colombia. As a Chinese Colombian, I would like to be part of that bridge that connects the two countries and the wider Latin American region.
A Strong Sense of Community
The Master of Arts in International Studies really appealed to me, because it was the only one of its kind that provided an opportunity to broaden my understanding of China in a bicultural and bilingual context and advance my Chinese language skills by writing a thesis in Chinese.
Learning in Chinese, Being Taught in Chinese, Living in China
Living on campus has been fantastic...it felt like walking straight into a community that you are automatically accepted into.
Two Universities for a Complementary Education
Petr Pesov, a MAIA Cooperative student at SAIS Europe, explains how his multidisciplinary education from two universities, Tel-Aviv University and SAIS has helped define who he is and what he wants to become.
From Nonprofit to Sustainability Consulting: How SAIS Equipped Me to Serve Communities with a Systemic Understanding
Don’t be afraid to pivot. If you don’t like what you’re doing, try something different until you figure out what works.
No Other Program As Unique, Competitive
The SAIS and HNC program is really unique, allowing students to spend a year in Washington, D.C. and another in Nanjing; no other China studies program in the U.S. offered such a special competitive opportunity.
Balancing an Internship with HNC Studies
The Hopkins-Nanjing Center helped me a lot with social networking, which is incredibly useful in my current position.
Arriving in Nanjing
Moving in on campus was a great experience. I’ll always be grateful for how welcome all the HNC students, both international and Chinese, made me feel.
Conducting Complex Research While Supporting Fellow Servicemembers
My studies have completely changed my understanding of Chinese history, political development, and international relations.