Class of 2013 Student Profiles

Artin Afkhami , 2013, United States

Why I chose Fletcher:  I chose Fletcher because of its impressive faculty, strong student support system, and diverse student body. In analyzing schools, I knew that I wanted to work with professors Vali Nasr, Richard Schultz, and Daniel Drezner. That was really important because though other schools also have impressive faculty, they do not match Fletcher in accessibility. I got my first choice of student advisor and have met many times with Dr. Nasr since school began. The student support system has also been excellent as my orientation guide has given crucial advice on what classes to take and how to balance my job with school. Finally, the diverse student body makes the social scene very exciting as I've deeply connected with people from across the globe.

On Fletcher’s international community: As a native Californian who has lived and worked in multiple cities internationally, diversity is very important. Fletcher's diversity stands out because international viewpoints are prevalent both inside and outside of class. I've experienced Pakistani newspaper editors discuss Pakistan's viewpoint about international security, Korean and Japanese diplomats raising their nation's perspectives in study group, and more. Socially, I have been to cultural events of multiple nations and enjoyed connecting over common interests.