MA student development session: PhD applications and higher education
Jieun Cho; Eric Funabashi; Kimberly Hassel; Preeti Singh
About the event:
Tailored for EAS and CAMEH master's students, this mentoring workshop series features conversations about the application process and US higher education in general.
Participants will discuss what makes a compelling research project by examining sample statements of purpose from Duke alumni.
Students applying this year to begin a PhD in FA25 will also receive discipline-specific feedback on their application materials from the discussants and have the opportunity to engage in peer-feedback activities.
About the discussants:
Jieun Cho is a postdoctoral associate at APSI.
Eric Funabashi is a postdoctoral associate at Duke.
Kimberly Hassel is an assistant professor of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
Preeti Singh is an assistant professor of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies