Class of 2014 Student Profiles

Ruben Korenke , 2014, Germany

What makes Fletcher unique:  The flexibility of Fletcher’s curriculum allows me to embed my previous quantitatively-oriented education in the analysis of behavioral, political, and stakeholder realities. Being able to switch between a wide array of perspectives is an essential skill for grappling with inter-related, current problems, as well as crafting successful policy projects in the 21st century. Also, Fletcher’s curriculum leaves much-needed space to experiment with new approaches to long-standing problems.

How did you first learn about Fletcher?  The first person who told me about Fletcher was an Indian professor teaching my ethics course at a Singaporean University. Ever since, connections to the Fletcher School have emerged in the most unlikely places. While applying for my visa at the Frankfurt U.S. consulate, I received advice on course options at Fletcher. Even more surprising, after applying to Fletcher I found out that my current German manager had been working with Fletcher faculty for a long time.