Activities

From September 2021 to June 2022, I participated in the double degree program and studied at the School of International Relations and Public Administration (SIRPA), Fudan University in China. I was enrolled in the English-Taught Master Program in Chinese Government and Governance. SIRPA offers a Master of Public Administration or International Politics. SIRPA attracts a large number of excellent students from different fields from all over the world through partnerships. There is a wide range of subjects, from Chinese politics to EU studies, political theory, international relations, and public management and it is possible to acquire specialized knowledge in various fields. Lectures were provided through online, but I was able to have high-level discussions in each class because there were excellent doctoral students attending class.
As for my master thesis, my supervisor guided me online once every two weeks. In addition, four thesis examinations were conducted before submission: Proposal Defense, Pre-Defense, Blind Review, and Final Defense because SIRPA emphasizes thesis writing rather than coursework. My supervisor worked hard to review and provide valuable feedback. His considerate support enabled me to finish writing systematically.
Due to the influence of the COVID-19, I was not able to go to China. However, I could feel the impact of the lockdown in Shanghai even through online classes. I had to complete the second semester one month earlier than usual, so it was very busy days for assignments and presentations. All lectures have been moved online and there were major changes in graduation requirements such as the addition of a presentation at academic conference and internships. Under these circumstances, it was not easy to obtain the necessary credits and finish thesis within one year. However, I have grown as a researcher while being stimulated by the efforts of the students around me.
In addition, there was an international symposium among partner universities to present research on risk management and there were opportunities to listen to the experts and discuss various issues and risks occurring in the world. As a result, I was able to acquire the knowledge and skills to play an active role in international institutions.