Student Stories
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."
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Establishing My Network
"Diversity to me is not about political correctness but rather an effective way to solve the most challenging problems faced by a group, a company, a country, or the whole world."
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Expanding My Network
"Once I learned about Johns Hopkins SAIS, it was clear to me that this was the place to be if I wanted to learn more about our changing global political landscape and contribute to managing those changes."
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Building a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
"After learning about the school's Student Diversity Coalition, I knew I wanted to be involved from day one, and so far, it has been the best experience of my graduate school experience."
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Building Expertise in International Development
Although the World Bank provides a good onboarding to newcomers, I thought it would be beneficial to complement it with my own extra studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS.
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Building My Network Around a Career Focused on US-China Relations
"I knew that studying at Johns Hopkins SAIS would be the best way to develop an advanced understanding of international affairs and prepare for a career focused on U.S.-China Relations."
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Gaining Expertise in US-China Relations in a Close-Knit Community
"My favorite part about studying at The Hopkins-Nanjing Center was the community, which made learning so much more rewarding."
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A Supportive Global Community
"Receiving the generous Dean's Fellowship made it financially possible for me to pursue the dual-degree and was a significant driver in my choice to pursue Johns Hopkins SAIS' graduate degree program."
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Advancing My Career
"When I began to research master’s programs, Johns Hopkins SAIS, with its dual focus on international economics and international policy, seemed like a natural fit.