BA (Honours) in Theology and Religion, Oriel College, University of Oxford
Australia |Harvard Divinity School, Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Throughout his schooling across four continents, Sea Yun hopes to dedicate his life to promote the timeless wisdom gained through close reading of texts from Late Antiquity in their historical contexts. Continuing his undergraduate appreciation for Biblical texts from the Second Temple as well as for Early Christian documents, he hopes to promote an awareness of the living tradition embodied in the Jewish and Christian traditions in the vibrant, dynamic Mediterranean of Late Antiquity. Specifically, he is interested in the interplay between Second Temple traditions and Early Christian exegesis of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament, particularly in the Latin West before Augustine. Through studying this dynamic period, he hopes to uncover implications for modern ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, and to foster an appreciation for the Sacred within tradition: Often, what earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too.
University of Sydney, B.A. Government & International Relations, Japanese Studies
Australia |Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, A.M. in Regional Studies East Asia
At Harvard, Reika will focus on diplomatic relations between countries in Northeast Asia and alliance politics in the Asia-Pacific. Her research will explore the dynamics of U.S.-R.O.K-Japan trilateral coordination within the context of the DPRK’s WMD program and intensifying U.S.-China rivalry. Drawing on her experiences growing up as a bi-native of Korea and Japan, she is particularly interested in exploring the gamut of factors hindering sustained and constructive bilateral relations between Japan and the Korean peninsula. Through combining functional expertise and regional specialization, Reika aspires to work with governments and international organizations, and advise on strategies to address key security challenges in the Asia Pacific. Having lived in nine cities across three continents, she is a proud global citizen and is trilingual in English, Japanese, and Korean.... Read more about Reika Ku
M.St. in History of Art and Visual Culture (Distinction), University of Oxford B.A. in Art History (1st Class Honors), University of Sydney
Australia |Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Ph.D. in History of Art
Tai Mitsuji is a writer and art historian who is interested in disrupting the thematic and temporal modularity of art history. Rather than being pinned to a single era, his work seeks to track ideas across both time and culture – drawing a line, for instance, between the salons of 19th century France and the windows of department stores today. Alongside his academic pursuits, he works as an art critic publishing in a variety of prominent international and domestic publications, and was formerly the Deputy Chairperson of Runway Journal. Through this work, Mitsuji hascontinually sought to represent diverse perspectives and detail the various cultural contours of Australian and global communities.
The Australian National University, Bachelor of Development Studies, Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice
Australia |Harvard Kennedy School, MPA
Abi is a lawyer, policy adviser & storyteller focused on criminal justice reform. Abi has worked across politics, communications and the law and was most recently a Crown Prosecutor in the Northern Territory of Australia where she advocated for rehabilitative outcomes. At the Harvard University, Abi focuses on interdisciplinary learning from the science of behavior change, to the economics of justice and well-being. Abi is a Teaching Assistant to esteemed advocate, Professor Cornell William Brooks, and Research Assistant to Professor Sandra Susan Smith, Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management. Upon completion of her program, Abi hopes to use her learnings to make a tangible difference to the lives of victims and offenders - and a better, safer, more just community.
Monash University, Bachelor of Commerce, Economics
Australia |Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM in Education Policy and Analysis
Sarah envisions a more equitable and inclusive society, viewing education as a powerful catalyst for achieving this goal. At Harvard, she seeks to learn not only successful policies and strategies to increase equity within the Australian education system but also to act as a driving force for broader societal change. Sarah is also interested in exploring the role of education in advancing workforce diversity and inclusivity. Previously, she worked at a policy consulting firm with a focus on social policy.
University of Sydney, Combined BCom (Economics) and BEng (Mechanical)
Australia |Harvard Business School/Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, MS/MBA
Hugh is an MS/MBA candidate at the Harvard School of Business and the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He has spent the last three years working as a data scientist at a MedTech start-up, using big data and machine learning to build personalised maps of the brain from MRI scans, and to develop new products for clinicians to better understand and treat brain diseases. His interests lie in the translation of cutting-edge research into commercial products, and he intends to use the MS/MBA at Harvard to learn how to design meaningful products, and to launch and scale a business. He is especially passionate about building the next generation of products leveraging AI to combat brain disease and injury.
