I consider myself to be highly motivated in studying the issue of China spreading its influence in Central Asia and I think an internship at CCASC will be beneficial for my future. Since I have clearly determined career goals, I would like to complement my education with this project. This project is a good choice for me because of my various international experiences, deep interest in other cultures, and strong analytical  skills. I am very excited about the issues of Rise of China, and I plan to pursue a career in regional studies. I believe that through this internship, I will gain new experience and develop professionally and academically. I am glad to be a part of this project.

I was born in Uzbekistan, and my native language is Uzbek language. There are two main reasons why this internship is important for me. First of all, it will provide real life experience and exposure. Last month, I have participated in the workshop “Silk Way” held at KIMEP University, where I gained practical knowledge, which can be applicable during my internship at CCASC. Second of all, this project gives me an opportunity to learn more about myself. To know yourself is to realize your goals and see the best ways to achieve them. Very often it is difficult to find this level of clarity. But all it takes is to try something new, reach out of your comfort zone. This internship will help me to realize my potential. I believe with my knowledge and experience I will contribute to this project.

It is my honor to be a part of this interesting process, so that I could get an experience in this field. From this project I expect that we (interns) will make an enormous contribution to CCASC research studies. This internship is important to me because I want to find out what is really necessary for my future and how all these things are going on. In my opinion the main objective of any internship is to increase the level of professional education, so, I believe that by the end of the project, all of the interns will gain necessary knowledge and demonstrate them for the best of the country! I will try my best to achieve the goals of the project.

I believe that the commitment to such internship and desire to develop professionally are the key factors leading to good results. As a person who is concerned about the future progress, I want to diminish the borders between experiences and knowledge as my own, so the others. I believe that this can be achieved by the cooperation of individuals and through increase of access to resources all around the world. Thus, I believe that the project carried out by the KIMEP China and Central Asia Studies Center with cooperation of University of Agder would provide me with an ideal opportunity to gain new experience that I can apply for the development of myself and society around.

Now I want to take a new step and develop my skills by contributing to this project. Because of my background, I have a strong desire to do my best related to communication with different people and achieving goals set.

I am an international student from South Korea. I believe that the internship at CCASC will give me new experience in Kazakhstan. It is a good opportunity to apply in practice everything that I learned. I would like to contribute to the improvement of the relationship between countries and work globally. I will try to do my best.

I am an international student from the USA and currently enrolled at KIMEP University, where I am pursuing a Masters of business with an emphasis in management and leadership. I received a bachelor's degree in "Production Horticulture and Agronomic Sciences" from the University of Minnesota in 2014. I most recently spent 1.5 years in China acquiring Chinese culture and language skills. I have a significant interest in start-up opportunities in Kazakhstan and across Central Asia. I am an avid traveler, culture enthusiast,. 

As a Master student I am deeply interested in improving my knowledge about research. I consider my internship at CCASC as the first step toward research field. I believe that working with CCASC is of a huge significance as to learn research skills. I am currently writing my Master thesis on Institutionalization of Local Government in Afghanistan: A Trend to Citizen-Center Interface. I hold Bachelor of Arts from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India and Post-graduate Diploma in Military Studies and Defense Management from HNB Garhwal University, India. I have worked more than three years in various capacities for the security sectors in Afghanistan. Currently work as Office Assistant in the Department of Public Administration. My academic and professional interests revolve Asian Studies, particularly security and governance.  I can speak fluent Persian, Pashto, English and I have knowledge of Urdu.

I am a future specialist in international relations and political science. Hence being a part of CCASC research team is one of the best ways to learn more about Chinese engagement in Central Asian countries. Belt and Road Initiative is a huge project, and it will be interesting to understand and analyze how Central Asia is integrated in BRI and how it will affect the dynamic of development of Central Asian region. This internship will expand my knowledge in Chinese foreign policy and strengthen my academic skills.