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MESPOM Students
The MESPOM students and alumni come from 45 countries of five continents. A typical MESPOM student has graduated with top grades from a good university and has some experience of voluntary or professional environmental work. She or he understands global environmental challenges and has a clear commitment to contribute to their resolution. This page contains profiles of selected MESPOM students, whereas you can also read about carrers of our graduates.
Inter-Cultural Communication
Posted April 4th, 2008 by faikham
Inter-cultural Communication.. in a true sense :-) [chopsticks race at our famous Chinese New Year/Asian Party 2007]
From Lebanon to MESPOM
Posted November 22nd, 2007 by Diane Matar  |
My name is Diane Matar and I am from Lebanon. I studied Environmental Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut and worked in the pharmaceutical industry, eco-tourism, and in an environmental NGO in Lebanon before joining MESPOM. For me MESPOM is not just a Masters programme, it is a journey into knowledge and culture where everyday is a discovery and a learning experience. The interaction offered by this course is unique and gives so much insight into problem-solving, and mostly challenges your mind to make you grow your own critical thinking and get the best out of your personnality and skills. This makes us better equipped as individuals and experts to face major environmental issues. The academic context is also very enriching, and I see myself representing my country in many circumstances and meeting interesting and important personalities, such as His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan who recently lectured at CEU. I am grateful for this opportunity... and the journey continues!  |
Lydia Press (UK), Cohort III (2007-2009)
Posted November 13th, 2007 by lydiaLydia Press tragically died in a climbing accident during holidays in French Alps on May 2nd, 2008. The MESPOM community is in deep sorrow because of this terrible loss. Here is the Daily Mail article about Lydia and what has happened (see also The Sun). Tributes and photos can be shared here or at Lasting Tribute. A memorial gathering to celebrate Lydia's life will take place at 2 pm on Friday, May 9th, 2008 in Popper Room, CEU.
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I came to MESPOM from the UK, looking for the environmental masters with a difference. I wanted to integrate my scientific academic background with wider environmental and sustainability issues in the company of like-minded people from all over the world, and learn from their different cultures and experiences at the same time. I studied Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, completing my masters there in collaboration with the University of Manchester. My thesis was based on fieldwork I had undertaken with an NGO in Cambodia studying natural contamination of groundwater with arsenic, and biogeochemical analysis of Bengali aquifer sediments. I presented this work at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference in Cologne in August 2007, and hope to work again on water supply issues. |
Jessica Jewell (USA), Cohort III (2007-2009)
Posted October 31st, 2007 by jessica.jewell |
I graduated from Brown University with a degree in geology and then immediately did a year of graduate work in plate tectonics. During my studies I gained a keen interest in systems thinking and got the opportunity to work on rocks from all over the world including Siberia, Kyrgyzstan, and all over the United States. Following my studies, I worked at an environmental and geotechnical engineering firm in Washington DC on geological field investigations and data analysis and presentation. While I enjoyed the technical aspects of my job, I grew frustrated by working on projects that are inconsistent with the growing energy and climate change crises. |
Daul Jang (South Korea), Cohort III (2007-2009)
Posted October 27th, 2007 by Daul
Anyong Haseyo ("Hi" in Korean). I am from South Korea. (한국 분들 이 글 보시고 궁금한 점 있으시면 dawool97 골뱅이 한메일로 이멜 주세요) I have a Bachelor's in Economics from Korea University in Seoul and a Master's in International Relations specialized in Peace and Global Governance from the Graduate Institute of Peace studies in Kyunghee University in South Korea. I have been interested in environmental issues since my childhood. During my university years, I organized Korea University Environment Week and united different environmental clubs. Before I joined MESPOM, I did my intership in Environmentally Sustainable Transport project at the United Nations Centre for Regional Development.
Students at the Balaton Highlands National Park
Posted September 26th, 2007 by aleh
The 2007-2009 MESPOM students at the field trip to the Balaton Highlands National Park. The photo by Dalia Bastyte (Lithuania), September 2007
MESPOM Graduation 2007
Posted June 27th, 2007 by aleh
The first cohort of MESPOM students graduated on June 14, 2007 in Budapest. The main CEU building is on the left-hand site. Picture courtesy of Yuliya Voytenko. Read more about MESPOM Graduation 2007
MESPOM Student Lecture Series
Posted April 28th, 2007 by Sachin(First sent out on email to the students of MESPOM 06-08)
Dear classmates,
This mail is a result of considerable thought.
Rachelle Bissett-Amess (Australia), Cohort I (2005-2007)
Posted January 17th, 2006 by Rachelle| I am Australian and have a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Chemistry. My professional experience includes environmental regulation working mainly for the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in the area of contaminated land management. I have a particular interest in the fate of chemicals in the environment; the affects of contamination on the environment and human health; and the fundamental link between environment protection and human rights. My experience working in environmental regulation has been that sustainability issues are increasingly talked about but are not well integrated into policy decisions. |  |
