Soumya Chattopadhyay
| Researching World Economics | ||
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ppp | Job Title: PhD Student and Consultant Organization: Graduate: Home Country: |
| What do you enjoy about your job? What aspects of your job are the most exciting or interesting? | ||
| I am currently both a PhD student and a consultant in the research division of The World Bank. This gives me the dual opportunity for research and teaching. It allows me to analyze real-world problems that affect real lives, and making marginal contributions to their development. And the jobs give me an opportunity to share these experiences in classroom and through publications. |
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| Why did you choose to pursue an MPA/MPP degree? | ||
| This degree had a balance between theory and tangible, practical applications. Also it was a stepping stone for a PhD in policy studies - helping me identify whether I was keen enough to take the next step and if so, then in my chosen area of specialization. |
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| How did you select your graduate school? | ||
| I received my MA in Economics in the same University and so knew some of the faculty already. Being in DC the school was able to attract by renowned field-experts. In turn I was able to work with The World Bank and apply my learning - thereby helping me translate my skills and knowledge into experience. |
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| How would you characterize your personality? | ||
| * Team worker * Good under pressure * Compassionate * Persistent * Organized * Committed * Flexible * * Fast-paced * Curious * Detail-oriented * Independent * Diplomatic * Courageous * Analytical * |
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| Contact Soumya Chattopadhyay with questions regarding his graduate experience: | ||
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