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Johns Hopkins School of Advanced and International Studies Menu About Academics Admissions & Aid Faculty & Research Student Experience Campus locations Campus locations Washington DC SAIS Europe Hopkins-Nanjing Center Online & Distance News & Events My JHU Make a Gift Request Info Connect With Us Apply Search Search Search Search Submit Search Options Site Search Directory Search Close Home ― News & Press ― Student Stories In this section Toggle In The News In The News - Newsletter Press Releases Media Relations Dean’s Speaker Series Student Stories Beyond The Classroom Event Recap Accolades The Brief Stay Informed Student Stories Campus - Any - Hopkins-Nanjing Center SAIS Europe Washington DC Program - Any - Certificate and Non-Degree Programs Certificate in Chinese and American Studies Certificate in Chinese and American Studies + Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) Dual Degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of International Affairs (DIA) Exchange Programs Master of Arts in Global Policy (MAGP) Master of Arts in Global Risk (MAGR) Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) Master of Arts in European Public Policy (MEPP) Master of International Economics and Finance (MIEF) Master of International Public Policy (MIPP),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.,Grateful for the Steadfast Support of Faculty and Staff Before joining SAIS, I was working with the Central Bank of Uganda (BOU). I had just been transferred to the Statistics Department after 13 years in the Financial Stability Department.,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.,Alumni Edition: Four Recent SAIS Grads Share Their Experience Four recent grads share their insight and fondest memories from their time at SAIS.,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,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.,Fostering Both Passions and Careers I chose SAIS to learn from my fellow peers — who are activists, scholars, refugees, public servants, and experts — as much as SAIS’ world-renowned faculty.,SAIS Was the Perfect Fit I wanted a program that had both a practical curriculum and specialized expertise … SAIS was the perfect fit.,Working in the China-Africa Space In the next year I see myself completing my national service for Ghana, and going into the private sphere. I also see myself working closely in the China-Africa space, perhaps with Chinese enterprises on the continent, or in some sort of China Africa field.,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. Pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … next › last » Advance your career today. Master’s Degrees (On Campus & Online) Doctoral Programs Diploma, Certificate, and Non-Degree Programs Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies facebook twitter youtube instagram linkedin Info for: Alumni Commencement COVID-19 Update Current Students Diversity and Inclusion Make a Gift News & Press Employers Human Resources Offices & Directory Accessibility Campus Advisories Privacy Policies Student Right-to-Know 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC SAIS Europe Hopkins-Nanjing Center Online &...