Richard Klein G'21

I enrolled in AUP's MA in Global Communications as not only an extension of my undergraduate studies, but also a way to merge my creative abilities with my academic goals. As I go from one semester to the next, my classes are tailored to my changing interests. The courses offer a comfortable mix of theory and practicality which I find is helping refine my career trajectory. Being a student at AUP has reinforced my identity as a global citizen and my commitment to being a lifelong learner, and has reignited my life's passions. I will always be an artist, but I now know that I can use my creative abilities in a wider context with the addition of an academic perspective. The careers open to me after completing the program are routes I had not previously considered, but are really relevant to my abilities. Many of these revelations come from my professors’ insight and my interactions with alumni and fellow students.

The way I conceptualize my potential has changed greatly, as have my future options. Just as I made my dream of attending AUP happen, I am mapping out my post-graduation and post-internship goals. I definitely feel a new dedication to myself, my abilities and my value as a human being in a larger context. I have a lot to offer, a lot to give back and a lot to accomplish. AUP is helping me identify and understand the multiple avenues ahead.

It’s great to study at a fantastic institution, especially one in Paris – a city that is a living museum. What makes this even more powerful are the human interactions that occur between students and professors who come from hundreds of cities all over the planet. Being exposed to so many global perspectives has enlightened me beyond the classroom. Yes, the classes are challenging and interesting, but when you head outside you also get the immersive experience of Parisian living. Take the traditional university experience and amplify it with the energy and magnetism of a 1,000-year-old city overflowing with history and you get a truly unique experience. Studying in Paris is simply magnificent.