Fazola Nasretdinova, M.A. Candidate, Class of 2017

27 July 2016

"My name is Fazola Nasretdinova, I am from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. From my earliest age I was inspired by international relations and diplomacy. My objective is to tie my career to politics and social development, and take part in humanitarian action to address world issues related to poverty, corruption, and critical political and economic situations.

I graduated from high school at 16 and went on to do a dual Bachelor’s of Business and Finance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and in London, United Kingdom. The American Graduate School in Paris was a great opportunity for me to add a foundation in international relations and diplomacy to my business background, in order to allow me to pursue the type of career I’m passionate for.

I view my school as an outstanding international school, with high quality educational methods and an individual approach to each student. I was privileged to instructed by accomplished career diplomats, such as Ambassador Wilfried Bolewski and Ambassador Lawrence Cannon, which allowed gain both academic and professional competence.

During the course of my studies I interned in several United Nations agencies: UNESCO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS. My most recent internship, which I did for credit as part of my AGS curriculum, was with the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan. I worked in the field of import and export marketing for the State. My tasks included international communications, liaising, and working on projects related to the development of entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector in Uzbekistan. This experience enhanced my practical understanding of international relations, economics, international public law, public policy analysis, and strategic negotiations.

I was able to fulfill my tasks thanks to the knowledge as well as the ethical approach that AGS has taught me, applying the science of international relations and diplomacy and taking into account the needs and expectations of others."