Research

A recap of my Master’s degree journey

April 15, 2024
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By Achieng’ Okello Beyond choosing when and where to do my Master’s Degree, I must admit that doing a Master’s is not an easy undertaking. My fervency for international relations specifically international law practice and strategy and its linkage to foreign policy was crucial in my topic choice. I settled on the topic: “The foreign […]

Navigating the Maze of master’s Education: My Journey in International Relations

September 30, 2023
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By Lynace Mwashighadi In the bustling world of journalism, my journey into the realm of academia was not a casual one; it was born out of a confluence of experiences and a deep-seated desire to expand my horizons. It began with a profound realization during my tenure with the State House Press Corp at […]

Maureen Cherongis: Reflections of my masters research journey

September 30, 2023
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By Maureen Cherongis The moment I stepped at the United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) to pursue Masters in International Relations, I had a clear and resolute vision of the specific trajectory my research would follow. My research journey has been shaped by a deep desire to challenge dominant narratives that perpetuate colonial legacies […]

Writing your Master’s Thesis is like finishing your first marathon, not a sprint

September 27, 2023
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By Florence van Riet During my Spring and Summer Semester 2023 at United States International University – Africa (USIU), I started my Master’s thesis journey. And I kid you not, when I say that this has been the most hard and frustrating, but also the most rewarding and fulfilling experience so far in my academic […]

Reflecting on my international relations research journey

September 27, 2023
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By Peter Odhiambo The decision to pursue an MA in International Relations (IR) stemmed from my interest to expand my perspective on the international system beyond my background in security operations. Over the course of the two-and-a-half-year program starting from June 2021 to August 2023, I found that every moment invested was profoundly rewarding. The […]