Student Stories
Understanding the Inner Workings of the European Union
SAIS gives you easy access to a network of incredibly interesting individuals willing to share their stories, give advice, and provide insight into their careers.
Global Policy through the Lens of Digitalization
SAIS education provides an ideal springboard to start an international career. Within the scope of my current position as a Parliamentary Official for the Italian Parliament, I hope to support my country's sustainable growth towards a fairer, more equitable European and global society.
Conducting Complex Research While Supporting Fellow Servicemembers
My studies have completely changed my understanding of Chinese history, political development, and international relations.
Military Service with a Global Perspective
Not every day is going to be a success and you have to be able to move on to the next problem without dwelling.
Advancing Diplomacy Between the U.S. and the International Community
SAIS prepared me for this experience by equipping me with adequate regional expertise on the MENA region, strengthening my expository writing skills, and providing me with a multidisciplinary understanding of global processes and relationships.
SAIS Has Always Been the Dream
"I cannot imagine a more valuable and meaningful contribution to my society than being part of progress," said SAIS Public Service Scholar Ángel Chica Sánchez.
Passion for policy-oriented research and European affairs
The SAIS path with a passion for policy-oriented research and European affairs.
Using a Non-Western Lens to Redefine Global Conflict
Every day when I walk past embassies and prominent think tanks, I feel the importance of what I am studying and the power of where I am.
Reorienting Back to International Policy
Situated perfectly in Washington D.C. and boasting a number of distinguished faculty members – it just ticked all the boxes.
Leveraging the Relationship Between Development and Sustainability
As someone who did not have as many opportunities in my undergraduate school to pursue quantitative skills, Johns Hopkins offered a way to gain the skills necessary to pursue a career in monitoring and evaluating international development programs.