Emma Genovesi on her typical day as a general intern, gaining practical experience and finding her perfect work environment at HCSS

Hi my name is Emma and I am half Italian, half American and I have lived and studied in both countries. For my bachelor’s studies, I started off doing Political Science and International Relations at the University of Bologna, and then proceeded to do my Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy, focusing on International Security Policy. I decided to narrow my field by attending the Cyber Security and Governance program at Leiden University. Because I was looking for practical experience in my field, I decided to apply to HCSS, and so, long story short, here I am!

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Trump zorg ervoor dat het speelveld in de wereld verandert. De impact is blijvend. Want welke president hem ook opvolgt, China blijft voor de Amerikanen prioriteit, schrijft Rob de Wijk in zijn column voor Nieuwe Oogst. De belangen van andere landen zijn ondergeschikt. Samenwerking en solidariteit zijn daarom essentieel. Het is te hopen dat de meerderheid van de Tweede Kamer dit omwille van onze welvaart nu ook gaat snappen.

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What's it like being an intern in the HCSS Datalab? Oscar Lodeizen tells you more about his experience: My time at HCSS has been incredibly valuable, both for learning and for having fun. It's an exciting first step into the professional world. So far it has made me realise how important it is to have both affinity and enthusiasm for the field you are in. If the internship aligns with your interests and you are ready for the challenge, I would absolutely recommend applying.