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I am originally from Chicago and was living in Boston prior to moving to Geneva. I currently am completing a master’s degree in international relations and political science with a specific research focus on environmental security, energy diplomacy and policy entrepreneurship within global cities. In continuation of my studies, I intend to start a joint PhD within 바카라사이트 Institute of Environmental Sciences at 바카라사이트 University of Geneva in 바카라사이트 autumn.

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The transition from Chicago and Boston was not a difficult task. In 바카라사이트 classroom, I am in a multicultural surrounding, connecting with students from different backgrounds, which enhances 바카라사이트 overall academic experience. In terms of what makes my experience such a positive one, it has been 바카라사이트 interdisciplinary nature of 바카라사이트 programmes that cater to a variety of academic backgrounds, and how 바카라사이트 university strives to bridge 바카라사이트 domains of science, policy and technology.

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