ALUMNI

Testimonials

Alumni often say that the Institute dramatically changed their lives and impacted their careers. Here what they have to say:

"AIPE has been one of best learning platforms for me. The courses were laid as such that even for me, without any economics background, it was easy to understand the ideas and philosophies of economics. Getting to learn and analyze about the american constitution and the Federalists was a wonderful opportunity as this can now help me understand and reason the constitution writing process that is being carried out in my own country as well. The learning didn't stop at the lecture halls only. I got to make friends from more than 10 different countries and learn about their markets, politics and their cultures. I also got an insight on the way the youth perceive the world and its affairs, which I consider is a valuable learning as well."
Prabhat Shrestha, Nepal, AIPE 2009

"Few other events within my life have delivered such a potent range of experiences: expanded horizons with an impact on our professional lives, cultural encounters that break down the barriers that partition our globalizing world, socio-political discussions that locate common ground amidst all the discontents of our countries, and personal exchanges that culminate with our realization that humanity is a broader thing than any one society can define."
Jerik Cruz, Philippines, AIPE 2009

"I have recognized AIPE to be a great place where I can share my experiences in studies, work and life with outstanding students around the Asia countries as well as the United States…. This program has opened me a new world of study environment where I can many intelligent students and their strategies of efficient study. Moreover, I have learnt a lot of modern counties’ economies and polities which I am going to bring this knowledge to my country in order to make a big the development of Cambodia. Besides, I am going to distribute my study experience at here to student in Cambodia so that they will be able to working harder in order to have high study abilities like the students here… and I promise to bring the knowledge and experience from this program to help making a big change in Cambodia.
Chandany Chea, Cambodia, AIPE 2009

"Besides studying, being surrounded by fellow students from various countries and cultures were beneficial as well. I’ve been participating in several cross-cultural communication programs but in none of them did I find friendship as close as it in AIPE. Time seemed to pass faster when we lived, learned and played together. Almost anytime anywhere, we kept talking to exchange opinions on current issues and introduce our own countries to each other. I can say that after AIPE, some of my classmates will become lifelong friends with me."
Ji Wenrong , People’s Republic of China, AIPE 2008

"Before coming to this program I just have no idea on how to deal with the studying outside my country, but when I arrived Hong Kong I can learn many things, meet new people and different environment since the first day that I arrived... Moreover, the theory I have learned in this program can apply for the real situation in my country and make improvement on the economic development."
Visakha Ren, Cambodia, AIPE 2008

“The interaction with Asian students is an incredible opportunity to learn what you and your country look like from beyond the mirror of your press and the rhetoric of your politicians – an important view in the emerging global economy.”
Lara Turner, San Antonio, Texas, USA

“We are not as extreme as we were before we came here. We learn to listen to others and to respect what is going on in a certain country…We start thinking what is really good for our own view. We even begin to consider issues in the world with the means that we have gained in the classes and off-class discussions.”
Ming Yang, Beijing, People’s Republic of China