Student Stories

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.

A Truly Global Experience

The military is diverse, but the group at SAIS is from all over the world, with perspectives different from the ones I have been exposed to in the past.

Turning Beliefs Into Action

The Marine Corps is where I was first able to work with the Department of State inside U.S. embassies. That opportunity exposed me to the field of international relations and set me onto my current path.

A Natural Progression

I was actively seeking out graduate programs with opportunities to go to China, as well as opportunities where I could develop my skills in economics and international relations...I knew I had to give my all for the opportunity to study at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center.