PURSUING

M AS T E R S T U D Y
Nadhira Nuraini Afifa
Tips & Tricks
Why should I pursue
Master?

To become expert in particular field

• MSc, MRes

To have other careeroptions

• MPH, MBA, MPP,M.Eng

To build international networks andprojects

Where to Study?

Choose
your • Know your interests and
specific achievements
study area

• Consider the rank

Choose 2-5 • Consider the syllabus
universities
• Consider the acceptance
to apply rate
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Additional Essay TOEFL IBT

CV WES Evaluation

Recommendation Personal
Letters Statement
 • First and foremost: PLEASE don’t
put any photo
• Do they ask for CV or RESUME?
• Know your university’s format
CV/ • Bullet points/paragraphs?

RESUME • Restrict to 1-2 pages

• Active/passive verbs?
RESUME
( s a m p l e f r o m H a r v a r d Chan)
PERSONAL STATEMENT ( s a m p l e )

K
HOO
PROOF-READ AND REVISE, REVISE, REVISE!
 RECOMMENDATION LETTERS ( s a m p l e )

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Living as
a Harvard
Student
 Cross-register program
Graduate Program

Department: Global Health and Population

Concentration: Nutrition

Credits: (min.) 45

Practicum (no thesis)

Academic advisor
Colleagues
Malnutrition Project in Tanzania
Malnutrition Project in Tanzania

• School nutrition-intervention
program for in-school adolescents
in Tanzania
• 16 days, fully funded ($3,800)
Hackathon Startup Funding Opportunities
High-level network
Graduation Story
Graduation Story
Expectation Reality
Quick Tips
on Money
Management
Money management for students

Cook your own meal

or attend public events to get the free meal

Spare at least 20% of your income/mo for emergency funds

Take note on your income and spending!

Choose the best platform when sending money overseas

I personally use Wise as it is quick and has low charge fee
THANK YOU!
A n y Questions?