Bárbara Ramos, MALD 08, Brazil
“I chose Fletcher because the school truly values diversity. Being part of such a multicultural student body challenges us not only to develop our own perspective on international issues, but also to broaden this perspective through constant discussion and exchange of ideas. At Fletcher we learn to see the world through different lenses and respect each others’ points of view.”
"The involvement and availability of Fletcher alumni was also an important factor in choosing the school. Fletcher students and alumni develop a very strong sense of community, which I experienced even before coming to Fletcher. The Fletcher alumni network is incredibly large and constitutes a valuable asset in every stage of our professional careers.”
"Besides exposing us to different fields, the flexibility of the Fletcher curriculum allows students to tailor their education to specific and unique career goals. Each student is encouraged to focus on different areas, which makes the exchange of ideas even more rewarding and enriching.”
Education before Fletcher:
MA, International Relations, Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil;
Bachelor in International Relations, Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil
Fields of Study:
Development Economics;
Political Systems and Theories
Experience before Fletcher:
Embassy of the Unites States of America, Brasilia, Brazil;
United States Agency for International Development, Brasilia, Brazil
Languages:
Portuguese;
Spanish;
English;
French
Summer Internship:
USAID/Mozambique’s Trade and Investment Program Mozambican Confederation of Business Associations, Mozambique.