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This section aims to highlight the backgrounds of our students, teachers, researchers, Alumni and many more: professional careers, personal projects, awards for various commitments... Many of them make our university shine during their time here, but also for many of them, still long after their visit to Sciences Po. 

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“I have always wanted to see Asia from different perspectives”

Kana Sasagawa is a Japanese student who wants to change the world. This is one of the reasons she enrolled in the dual degree programme offered by Sciences Po and Keio University.

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“I have always wanted to see Asia from different perspectives”

Kana Sasagawa is a Japanese student who wants to change the world. This is one of the reasons she enrolled in the dual degree programme offered by Sciences Po and Keio University.

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What can you do with a Bachelor's degree from Sciences Po?

Meet Zhiheng Png, a 2010 Sciences Po alumnus.

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What can you do with a Bachelor's degree from Sciences Po?

Meet Zhiheng Png, a 2010 Sciences Po alumnus.

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“This certificate allowed me to round out my education”

Casey Floren is an undergraduate student from the University of Texas. She took advantage of an exchange programme with Sciences Po to enrol in one of the four certificate programmes offered on the Reims campus.

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“This certificate allowed me to round out my education”

Casey Floren is an undergraduate student from the University of Texas. She took advantage of an exchange programme with Sciences Po to enrol in one of the four certificate programmes offered on the Reims campus.

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“I long fantasized about studying in France”

Interview with Youstine Faltas, a new student in the Sciences Po-Columbia dual Bachelor degree programme.

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“I long fantasized about studying in France”

Interview with Youstine Faltas, a new student in the Sciences Po-Columbia dual Bachelor degree programme.

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“I simply wanted to learn as much as I can”

Roxanne Kovacs is a graduate of the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). On 2 July 2015, she gave the Valedictorian speech at the 2015 Graduation Ceremony which was held at UNESCO. We interviewed this outstanding, lucky, passionate and optimistic student.

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“I simply wanted to learn as much as I can”

Roxanne Kovacs is a graduate of the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). On 2 July 2015, she gave the Valedictorian speech at the 2015 Graduation Ceremony which was held at UNESCO. We interviewed this outstanding, lucky, passionate and optimistic student.

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“Sciences Po taught me that we never stop learning”

Three years before he could take the exam, Adama Gaye knew he wanted to study at Sciences Po. He enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme at Sciences Po in 2009, followed on with a Master in Public Administration, and graduated in 2014. Now a Business Developer at Saint Gobain, Adama looks back on his time at Sciences Po.

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“Sciences Po taught me that we never stop learning”

Three years before he could take the exam, Adama Gaye knew he wanted to study at Sciences Po. He enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme at Sciences Po in 2009, followed on with a Master in Public Administration, and graduated in 2014. Now a Business Developer at Saint Gobain, Adama looks back on his time at Sciences Po.

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Sophie Hermanns, a Gates Cambridge Scholar

After studying at Sciences Po as an exchange student in the European Affairs Master programme, Sophie Hermanns applied for a PhD at the University of Cambridge. She was recently awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship given to outstanding students who demonstrate leadership potential and are committed to improving the lives of others. Interview.

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Sophie Hermanns, a Gates Cambridge Scholar

After studying at Sciences Po as an exchange student in the European Affairs Master programme, Sophie Hermanns applied for a PhD at the University of Cambridge. She was recently awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship given to outstanding students who demonstrate leadership potential and are committed to improving the lives of others. Interview.

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“There is no such thing as a purely natural disaster”

We met Sandine Revet on the release of her new book, “Governing Disasters. Beyond Risk Culture,” which she co-edited with Julien Langumier for Palgrave. She is an anthropologist and has been a senior researcher at CERI since 2009. Revet had a leading role in this collaboration and it was first published in France in 2013 by Karthala. She focuses on the reality and challenges that come with the study of the 'government of disaster'.

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“There is no such thing as a purely natural disaster”

We met Sandine Revet on the release of her new book, “Governing Disasters. Beyond Risk Culture,” which she co-edited with Julien Langumier for Palgrave. She is an anthropologist and has been a senior researcher at CERI since 2009. Revet had a leading role in this collaboration and it was first published in France in 2013 by Karthala. She focuses on the reality and challenges that come with the study of the 'government of disaster'.

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From Sciences Po to the Asian Development Bank

Tina Rohner is a 2009 alumna from Sciences Po. She  currently works for the Asian Development Bank and was selected as part of the highly competitive Young Professionals Program. Tina shares some thoughts on her experience at the Master of Public Affairs and her career path.

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From Sciences Po to the Asian Development Bank

Tina Rohner is a 2009 alumna from Sciences Po. She  currently works for the Asian Development Bank and was selected as part of the highly competitive Young Professionals Program. Tina shares some thoughts on her experience at the Master of Public Affairs and her career path.

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Enrico Letta, New Dean of PSIA

With Ghassan Salamé, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (PSIA), leaving to pursue other endeavours at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year, Frédéric Mion has chosen Enrico Letta as his successor. Dr Letta will take office on 1 September 2015.

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Enrico Letta, New Dean of PSIA

With Ghassan Salamé, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (PSIA), leaving to pursue other endeavours at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year, Frédéric Mion has chosen Enrico Letta as his successor. Dr Letta will take office on 1 September 2015.

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Meet the Marion Bruley Grant Recipient

Like all undergraduate Sciences Po students, Augustin is currently spending his third year abroad. He is taking advantage of this experience to complete an internship at the French Embassy. He tells us about his missions there, the Master’s degree programme he would like to enrol in next, and what he was able to do thanks to the Marion Bruley scholarship.

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Meet the Marion Bruley Grant Recipient

Like all undergraduate Sciences Po students, Augustin is currently spending his third year abroad. He is taking advantage of this experience to complete an internship at the French Embassy. He tells us about his missions there, the Master’s degree programme he would like to enrol in next, and what he was able to do thanks to the Marion Bruley scholarship.

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From NGOs to the Singaporean art scene

A 2007 graduate from the Sciences Po Doctoral School, Jonathan Gonzalez is today a content consultant at Gonzo Media, the press group he created in 2013 in Singapore, and an active member of the Singaporean art and underground scene.

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From NGOs to the Singaporean art scene

A 2007 graduate from the Sciences Po Doctoral School, Jonathan Gonzalez is today a content consultant at Gonzo Media, the press group he created in 2013 in Singapore, and an active member of the Singaporean art and underground scene.

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“We begin to accelerate the pace of change”

Ben Rattray is the founder and CEO of Change.org, the world's largest petition platform with more than 90 million users in 196 countries. He took part in the conference entitled “The Internet and Citizen Empowerment” organised on 13 April 2015 at Sciences Po. Interview.

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“We begin to accelerate the pace of change”

Ben Rattray is the founder and CEO of Change.org, the world's largest petition platform with more than 90 million users in 196 countries. He took part in the conference entitled “The Internet and Citizen Empowerment” organised on 13 April 2015 at Sciences Po. Interview.

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“Research is about rigor”

An interview with Barbara Saden, who graduated from the Sciences Po Doctoral School with a Master in International Relations in May 2014. Her research “Punishing Syria: punishment in international relations” was awarded the Prize 2014-2015 from the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale. Although she holds a promising future as a researcher, she explains why she aims to become… a diplomat.

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“Research is about rigor”

An interview with Barbara Saden, who graduated from the Sciences Po Doctoral School with a Master in International Relations in May 2014. Her research “Punishing Syria: punishment in international relations” was awarded the Prize 2014-2015 from the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale. Although she holds a promising future as a researcher, she explains why she aims to become… a diplomat.

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Princeton Senior Eric Falcon Announced as 2015 Michel David-Weill Scholarship Laureate

Eric Falcon will graduate from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in May. Thanks to the Michel David-Weill Scholarship and will pursue a master's degree in European Affairs at Sciences Po beginning September 2015.

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Princeton Senior Eric Falcon Announced as 2015 Michel David-Weill Scholarship Laureate

Eric Falcon will graduate from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in May. Thanks to the Michel David-Weill Scholarship and will pursue a master's degree in European Affairs at Sciences Po beginning September 2015.

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WHY I CHOSE COMMUNICATION AT SCIENCES PO

Nathan Stewart, a student at the Sciences Po School of Communication: "I am originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, but I studied French and Politics at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. If I was to continue my studies beyond undergraduate level it just made sense to do politics in France."

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WHY I CHOSE COMMUNICATION AT SCIENCES PO

Nathan Stewart, a student at the Sciences Po School of Communication: "I am originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, but I studied French and Politics at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. If I was to continue my studies beyond undergraduate level it just made sense to do politics in France."

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Meet Edgar, a graduate from the dual degree Sciences Po-UBC

Edgar Proutheau graduated from the dual degree Sciences Po-UBC in May 2014 with a major in Political Science. He is now enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs at Sciences Po.

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Meet Edgar, a graduate from the dual degree Sciences Po-UBC

Edgar Proutheau graduated from the dual degree Sciences Po-UBC in May 2014 with a major in Political Science. He is now enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs at Sciences Po.

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Advertising: a weapon for feminism

Mercedes Erra, Founder of BETC Euro RSCG, the leading French advertising agency, and executive president of Havas Worldwide, delivered a masterclass to students in the Sciences Po School of Communication.

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Advertising: a weapon for feminism

Mercedes Erra, Founder of BETC Euro RSCG, the leading French advertising agency, and executive president of Havas Worldwide, delivered a masterclass to students in the Sciences Po School of Communication.

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