Class of 2013 Student Profiles

Hanneke Van Dyke , 2013, United States

Why I chose Fletcher:  I chose Fletcher because of the opportunities it gives me to throw myself into pursuing what I am passionate about. The diverse coursework and extracurricular offerings have provided me with countless occasions to bolster my understanding of the subjects that are forming my future professional work. For a number of us, a key factor in choosing Fletcher was the encouragement to go beyond Fletcher's own offerings. While focusing on Human Security here, I am also pursuing a joint degree with the Friedman School of Nutrition in their MS of Food Policy and Applied Nutrition program. My studies at Fletcher are giving me a strong and comprehensive contextual base for the future career I envision in childhood health and education in a developing world setting.

How I learned about Fletcher: I first heard about Fletcher through the APSIA site a few years ago when I was beginning to form ideas about Masters programs. It was through the Admissions Blog, though, that I really began to learn about Fletcher; certainly much more than just about the admissions process. Because I was abroad for the few years leading up to starting school again, I never had the chance to visit Fletcher before applying, accepting, and attending. The blog is an invaluable resource for learning about all things Fletcher, and I very well might not have been here without it!