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One of my favorite annual Fletcher events took place recently, feeling refreshingly back to normal for its in-person format. The Decolonizing International Relations Conference is notable not only for its fascinating content, but for the fact that it is an entirely student-organized affair. It’s become one of Fletcher’s major annual scholarly events in a short time, and we have the initiative and energy of our student community to thank for it.

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First-year student bloggers: introducing Vishal

October 28, 2021October 25, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

Today I’m happy to introduce blog readers to Vishal, another first-year MALD student whose Fletcher journey was catalyzed by a chance meeting in Italy. As a “Januarian” who matriculated in January 2021, Vishal is in the midst of his second Fletcher semester.

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First-year student bloggers: Introducing Emma

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

Greetings, Fletcher Admissions blog readers! I am so happy you are here! My name is Emma (she/her), and I am a first year MALD student from Rochester, NY. I am concentrating in international economics and international development/environmental policy. I am beyond thrilled to begin this journey and share my experiences at Fletcher.

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Catching up with 2nd year MALD student Princess

October 14, 2021October 8, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

Today we’ll hear from Princess, also “returning” to Fletcher for her second year of study and first year in-residence.

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Almarie arrives at Fletcher for her second year

October 12, 2021October 8, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

How do you guys feel having in-person classes after so long? I have to say that it has been a little overwhelming, fun, and also exhausting. Our last year over zoom had its difficulties but at the same time its advantages. However, I would not change being at the Halls of Flags for anything.

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Mohit’s annotated curriculum and final thoughts

July 29, 2021July 31, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

Regular blog readers will be familiar with Mohit, our last recently-graduated student blogger who has shared a lot of insights about his Fletcher experience over the past two years. For his last post (as a student, at least) he walks us through his “annotated curriculum” and shares some final thoughts for future students.

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New anti-corruption research from MALD student Rosemary Ventura

July 22, 2021July 20, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

Longtime readers may have some familiarity with the Corruption, Justice and Legitimacy (CJL) Program, which is occasionally highlighted in this space. It’s part of the work of the Henry J. Leir Institute for human security, one of Fletcher’s very active research centers, The CJL Program is a great example of the ways students get involved in scholarly research while here. It was a great pleasure to hear recently from current MALD student Rosemary Ventura, who shared some details about her current work with CJL.

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A final reflection from Kanako

July 15, 2021July 13, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

It’s always bittersweet to say “goodbye” to our graduated student bloggers. It makes it a bit easier with updates like this one from Kanako, already deeply immersed in her post-Fletcher career. We’ll look forward to hearing from her as an alumna!

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Victoria’s final update

July 7, 2021July 6, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

Today we’ll check in with Victoria for the last time – the last time during her student days, that is. We send her off into her post-Fletcher life with our best wishes, as well as our hopes that we may hear from her again as an alumna!

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First-year students: an update from Almarie

July 1, 2021June 29, 2021 Daniel Birdsall

The end of my first year at Fletcher has been a bittersweet experience. I am excited to have learned so much and to have had so many interesting conversations with professors and students. However, it’s hard to think I’m halfway through The Fletcher School.