Student Stories

The HNC Community is Like Family

The Hopkins-Nanjing Center provides a great learning environment to be exposed to different cultures and have an opportunity to study with students and teachers from all over the world.

Alumni Edition: Four Recent SAIS Grads Share Their Experience

Four recent grads share their insight and fondest memories from their time at SAIS.

Achieving the Dream of Studying International Affairs in Europe

SAIS Europe Student Body President Alejandra Flores Renteria came to SAIS with the goal of furthering her work in migration policy. She has made great memories along the way. Read her story to learn more about her experience.

Nanjing Feels Like a Second Home

No longer am I learning the Chinese language in the classroom, but I’m in the classroom learning about China in Chinese.

There’s Something that Only the HNC Offers

When I first applied to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, I thought I would just be taking classes in Chinese, but they offer so much more. Having a place where activities are happening all the time and creating meaningful relationships with students and faculty is something that you might not always find easily in other programs.

SAIS Was the Perfect Fit

I wanted a program that had both a practical curriculum and specialized expertise … SAIS was the perfect fit.

Transforming Your Perspective

By the end of my program, I will be able to look at issues from a more open-minded perspective due to this constant interaction with people and readings that have a different perspective than my own.

After Military Service, Poised to Tackle New Challenges

My advice is to treat grad school as a genuine investment in the intellectual development you need to succeed in your professional life.

Going Places that I Didn’t Even Expect

I have endless gratitude for my mom for always supporting my aspirations and for believing that there is no such thing as too much education

Take Advantage of Every Opportunity

The additional opportunity that the Hopkins-Nanjing Center provided was hard to pass up. It allows me to continue my language study through my international relations coursework, gain a deep insight into how Chinese government and society operates, and take part in an amazing graduate school program.