Class of 2013 Student Profiles

Bonnie Kovatch , 2013, United States

Why I chose Fletcher: I chose Fletcher because it promised a sense of community that I did not think I would find in other programs. I knew that attending any graduate program would be a big adjustment for me, coming immediately from a deployed, military environment. It was important to me that I didn't feel lost in the masses and would be able to connect with faculty and students alike.

How I first learned about Fletcher: I first learned about Fletcher from an alumnus after I had learned that I was selected as a Rotating Faculty Member at West Point. I was weeks away from deployment to Afghanistan for 12 months, and I wanted to get my graduate school search underway before heading out. I reached out to current faculty at West Point to see which schools they attended and their thoughts on their experiences. After discussing Fletcher, I knew it was a school I had to give consideration to. Once I had returned from deployment I was able to attend an open house, and I knew then that Fletcher was the school I wanted to attend.