Student Stories
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Enriching Beyond the Classroom Experiences
"I have been able to meet some of the most compassionate and ambitious peers through the SAIS Student Diversity Coalition."
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Gaining Expertise in Youth and Rural Development
"If I could use one phrase to describe my student cohort experience it would be 'one-of-a-kind.'"
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Gaining a Competitive Edge
"Daily, I have been humbled by my classmates, who undoubtedly will go on to solve some of the most pressing global issues after graduation."
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An Enriching Education
"My graduate school experience has allowed me to grow, learn, and discover new opportunities, valuable friendships, and fantastic places."
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Support from a Strong Alumni Network
"I believed Johns Hopkins SAIS, specifically the Hopkins-Nanjing Center (HNC), would prepare me the best for a career in China Policy and Risk Analysis."
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Developing the Skillset to Navigate Geopolitics, Public Policy Development, and Foreign Policy
"At SAIS Europe, I have had so many “once a lifetime” moments – from the Vienna Ball to attending a talk with former EU Commission President Romano Prodi."
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An Enriching Education in the Heart of Europe
"Johns Hopkins SAIS’s esteemed international reputation, extensive alumni network, and world-renown professors in both qualitative and quantitative fields influenced my decision to attend the school."
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Advancing the Debate on World Affairs
"As the Editor-in-Chief of the SAIS Review, I am so thankful to be serving with an amazing editorial board staff, and I am excited for the international relations community to engage with the material we publish."
Gaining a Distinct Professional Advantage with Economics Expertise
"I had met several alumni who emphasized the school's tight-knit cohorts, great teaching and long-lasting networks as highlights of their own Johns Hopkins SAIS experience."
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Following in the Footsteps of My Mother - a Johns Hopkins SAIS Alumna
"I grew up hearing about how amazing and life-changing Johns Hopkins SAIS is, as my mother, studied at the school."