Shuchita Mehta

Current Position 

Media Officer, Greenpeace

Language Skills

Fluent in three languages: English, French and Hindi

My time at GSD

I chose GSD for MA International Relations based on two considerations: Firstly, Geneva is hub of diplomacy as well as center of many international activities and that’s why this is the best place to study International Relations. It scores over institutions in other European countries since it is in the middle of all the HQs for many international organizations. Thanks to GSD, I was in a good position to capitalize on this through internships. During the period of 13 months, I interned with three organizations, including World Health Organization (WHO), Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP). During the course, I had an access to most of the international organizations in terms of attending short-term trainings, conferences and seminars organized by them. Secondly, professors are knowledgeable and very helpful.  With the small class sizes and wonderful teaching staff every student got personal attention unlike most other college institutions. Most of the professors were or are diplomats, ambassadors or someone who is participating in diplomatic negotiations. They gave us an insight about the issues of their respective areas. GSD offered opportunities to meet people from any corner of the world and helped to make professional connections.