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Monica Hanssen

Monica Hanssen
Class of '03


I came to CIR with a Bachelor's degree in Management and a desire to learn more about international relations. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allowed me to quickly "catch up" on basic theory and gave me the opportunity to delve into further areas of interest.

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Frutuoso Santana

Frutuoso Santana

With refined arguments, grounded on cutting-edge academic research, my peers and professors in CIR forced me to revise the way I looked at the world. I focused my second-year studies on International Political Economy, learning from renowned scholars and professionals in diverse fields—from International Law to Economics to Political Theory. The University of Chicago opened an array of possibilities for my professional future, either inside or outside the academy, and I am now prepared to exploit these possibilities. My two years in CIR were a sine qua non for my personal development!