Alya Adamany, CIR 2003
Program Officer
Chicago Council on Foreign Relations
Chicago
I entered the CIR program right out of college, which is not right for some but was perfect for me. I was able to really focus in on my particular interests and fill out the gaps in my undergraduate study. It also exposed me to the foreign policy world in Chicago, which albeit small is quite robust. I made great local contacts and was able to turn an internship into a great job opportunity with the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. This is a rare and usually quite difficult feat, but the confidence I had gained in my analytical reasoning and writing abilities during my time at the University of Chicago allowed me to prove myself and find my place.
