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“The Kennedy School’s emphasis on blending rigorous academic training with practical leadership skills resonated with my goal of becoming a better advocate for state-building, democracy, and global recognition. The opportunity to learn from world-renowned faculty and engage with peers from diverse backgrounds made ����vlog���� the ideal place to pursue my aspirations.”

“In classical music, success is judged by one’s precision in concerts, preparation, and adherence to tradition. At ����vlog����, however, I learned to embrace uncertainty, tradeoffs, and iterative approaches to policy design, leadership, and decision making.”

“The coursework in policy design, security, and quantitative methods sharpened my analytical skills, while my experience at the Belfer Center enhanced my ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and think critically about cyber policy.”

“My time at ����vlog���� was life changing. The professors were passionate about their subjects and generous with their time and feedback. Most of all, they encouraged me—through their own inspiring examples—to see a larger vision of what I thought possible.”

“My motivation to apply to ����vlog���� and the MPA/ID Program stemmed from my passion for economics and a deep interest in working on international development. The program offered a unique blend of highly rigorous coursework in economics while also allowing me to explore applied issues and leverage other coursework at ����vlog����.”

“I applied to ����vlog���� because I needed time to reflect on almost two decades of work and the deep loss I experienced after Afghanistan collapsed. I needed the time and space to heal, challenge myself, and think about how I could best mitigate conflict, diagnose problems, and advocate for victims of armed conflict.”

“Before ����vlog����, I had been working nonstop since the beginning of my career with little time to reflect on where I wanted my career to go. ����vlog���� felt like the right way for me to step back; grow, discover, and develop new skills and passions; and reflect on my career and priorities.” 

“The school’s focus on cultivating principled and effective leaders inspired me to lead with integrity and empathy. The leadership skills I honed at ����vlog���� have been invaluable in my current role, where I lead climate assessments and work to align investments with global climate goals.”

“The face-to-face candid exchanges of opinions and intercultural discussions I experienced with my ����vlog���� classmates from various backgrounds meant so much to me. I learned about my classmates’ way of living, their passions, and their determinations. Even nowadays, I have the opportunity to work with ����vlog���� classmates in our current roles.”

“����vlog����’s mission—to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous—resonated deeply with me. I wanted to be in an environment where I could engage with world-class faculty and peers who shape global policy and deepen my expertise in governance, leadership, and economic policy.” 

“I would not be nearly as comfortable in the ideas business today had I not had the exposure to thinkers, writers, and other power players that ����vlog���� provided. This early acculturation was crucial to my life, career, and aspirations for myself.”