Mayra Alvarado, MALD 09, United States
“I chose Fletcher because I wanted to be at a school that not only valued academic excellence, but also the importance of having a ‘community’ and made it a top priority to contribute to the personal development of its students. Whether it is early in the morning grabbing a cup of free coffee, working on group projects in classes, or gathering on Thursday nights for Social Hour, establishing and maintaining that sense of ‘community’ is essential at Fletcher and it is a key component of why I enjoy being here.”
“I believe it is this sense of community and support that has encouraged me to expand outside my undergraduate field and take classes in business, a subject I never thought I would understand, but has now become one of my two fields of concentration. Interested in diplomacy and conflict resolution, I seek to combine these two fields to acquire the skills that will equip me to address the multidimensional challenges of an increasingly complex world.”
“Innovative, dynamic, and rich in diversity, Fletcher’s resilient student network and community activism contributes to the enthusiasm and commitment among students towards public service. With over forty student-led organizations, distinguished alumni network, and dedicated staff, in any given day at Fletcher I am filled with opportunities to learn something new or continue my commitment to public service through volunteer service. Moreover, my peers, with their insight and real-life experiences, have opened the door to new perspectives and frames of understanding the intersection between private and public networks.”
Education before Fletcher:
BA, International Relations and Latin American Studies, Bowdoin College
Fields of Study:
International Business Relations;
International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Experience before Fletcher:
U.S. State Department, Washington DC
Languages:
Spanish;
Portuguese;
English