Recent Alumni

Rebecca Schutte , 2011, United States

On Fletcher’s international community: When looking for a Masters program, I wanted a school which had a culturally diverse, international student body in order to learn different perspectives on world affairs. At Fletcher, I have not been disappointed. Every student comes with a range of professional and educational experiences from many countries and organizations. When talking about Afghanistan or Rwanda, it adds a deeper layer to the discussion when a student from one of those countries, or someone who has worked there, can share their perspective. Also, when working on a group project with students from different backgrounds - be it cultural or professional - it is fascinating to see how different people approach the same problem and work together for a solution.

On the Fletcher faculty: Professor Jenny Aker was a great mentor for me. I worked with her as a research assistant during my two years at Fletcher and took her classes including econometrics, microeconomics of development, and econometric impact evaluation. She was also my thesis advisor. Jenny worked tirelessly to make sure her students were comfortable with the material and was always available for questions. I learned a tremendous amount from her and appreciate her enthusiasm.