gvx630

Would you mind elaborating more on why you chose Scineces Po as a top school for analytical academic research?

1) I am a second-generation immigrant, born and raised in Greece. I graduated with honours in IR from a top local university, albeit unknown internationally. I have completed internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and at the top national think-tank. Most important achievments come from experiences abroad. In 2018, I won a scholarship from a major internet company, to research digital policy in Estonia. In 2019, I completed research at a top Hungarian university on Cold War. I have been invited by the Council of Europe to a consultation on artificial intelligence, and I have been invited to a leadership seminar in Malta, where I worked with other prominent young policymakers to create a peace initiative and present it in front of Heads of States and Members of the European Parliament. I have written extensively on issues of digital policy and have been published on the local edition of the Foreign Affairs magazine. Last but not least, I have held leadership positions in three student clubs. 2) I want to focus on the intersection of digital policy/transformation and human rights. In the long-term, I want to be involved with national politics (I am also involved with a local party). I am mostly attracted to Oxford due to its brand name of course, but also due to the length of the progam. I agree with you, that a 2 year US program is ideal, however a) Considering I want to work in local politics and/or the EU, I don't think a US university network is very useful b) The debt from a 2 year US program seems like a really heavy burden

Is it worthy to apply to the Oxford MPP (Blavatnik School of Government) straight out of undegrad?

Applying to: MPP or IR @ Sciences Po, Oxford, LSE, SAIS, TsinghuaNationality: Greek, Albanian (Second-generation immigrant)Undergraduate institution: Top Greek UniversityUndergraduate GPA: 3.8/4.0Undergraduate Major: International Relations Languages Skills: Greek, English, FrenchRelevant Work Experience: Intern at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Human Rights), Intern at top Greek think-tank (EU Affairs), Intern at Hungarian University (Cold War Studies) Publications: Authored three papers on technology and global affairs; one of them published by the Foreign Affairs Magazine (Greek Edition) Awards: Airbnb Scholarship: Three week research project in Estonia (Digital Policy) Council of Europe Scholarship: Attended a Seminar/Consultation on Artificial Intelligence (All Paid) Club de Madrid Scholarship: Attended a Leadership Workshop in Malta (All Paid) Strength of SOP: Strong focus on technology and policy. Clearly articulating my aspirations of becoming a policy-maker.Strength of LOR: Two strong academic letters; one of them from a fairly successful professor. One professional letter from a top Greek political scientist (not so strong though).Other: Director at Debate Club, Vice-President at MUN Club, Team Leader at Student NGO (Youth Unemployment), Global Shapers Community Member.