Romina Ferreira Peña
MIEF ’18
Students at APSIA member schools contribute to global peace, prosperity, and understanding even during the course of their programs.
They believe the world can be a better place – and they are prepared to do the hard work needed to actively bring about that brighter future.
APSIA students are ready to solve the world’s problems. They are flexible enough to navigate the world as it is now and in the future.
Learn about some of our students and their work to transform the world:
Austin Lafferty (MA 2019)
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Austin Lafferty
MA ’19
International Political Economy
First Year: SAIS Europe
Sebastian de Quant (MA 2019)
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Sebastian de Quant
MA ’19
European and Eurasian Studies
First Year: SAIS Europe
Rochana Cooray (MA 2018)
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Rochana Cooray
MA ’18
International Development
Home Country: Sri Lanka
Deboleena Rakshit (MA 2019)
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Deboleena Rakshit
MA ’19
International Development
First Year: SAIS Europe
Students at Humphrey School Collaborate with Human Rights Watch to Research Human Rights in America
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Now in its fourth year, the University of Minnesota’s unique partnership with Human Rights Watch gives students ‘incredible opportunities.’
Researching Educational Outcomes in India
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Over winter break, Jackson MA and SOM joint-degree student Beth Goldberg was part of a team of students that traveled to India to conduct research with an Indian education nonprofit.
Student Changemakers Fight Human Trafficking
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Students at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy to be featured on CNN for work combating modern slavery
