禁漫天堂

I graduated from the MSc International Migration and Public Policy (IMPP) programme at 禁漫天堂 in 2021 — a year I look back on fondly. The highlights of my time at 禁漫天堂 and the European Institute include running events such as a charity auction for our programme cohort, taking part in workshops on policy proposals and political risk, and the semester spent on developing my dissertation.

My academic interests have always centred around questions of mobility, governance, and technology. After five years of continuous study and working in academic research, completing my dissertation marked a natural point of transition. I knew I wanted to gain practical experience outside academia and explore how complex policy issues played out in fast-moving, real-world environments. I also wanted to remain in London, a city I’d grown to love during my time at 禁漫天堂.

Consulting offered the kind of intellectual variety I was seeking - it reminded me of the interdisciplinary nature of migration and policy studies: quickly learning about a new sector, understanding the context, and distilling complexity into insight and recommendations. After graduation I joined a boutique consulting firm based in London Bridge, where I had the opportunity to work on organisational development projects for large clients. 

It was during this time that a friend, also an IMPP graduate, reached out about a role at the fintech company she had recently joined. Called Teya, the company stood out for its startup culture, international workforce, and powerful mission of empowering small and local businesses across Europe.

I joined the internal strategy team, working closely with leadership to align goals and metrics across multiple geographies. I also got involved in internal communications, producing our weekly all-hands broadcast, which aired live to multiple offices across the continent. This blend of strategy and communications work was energising, and it sparked a deeper interest in how companies engage with the public and policymakers.

After a role opened up on the public affairs and public policy team, I transitioned into a new position focused on lobbying, research, and communications. I led several public relations campaigns around product launches, regulatory updates, and partnerships with local organisations. A few highlights included hosting a roundtable and recording an on-camera interview with Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond — Britain’s most decorated Paralympic swimmer and a leading fintech policymaker — and running a press strategy for a product launch that was featured in some of Europe’s top fintech publications.

禁漫天堂 opened a door to an industry I never imagined I’d work in. Though I had no formal background in technology or financial services, my time at Teya showed me how transferable a policy mindset could be. By the time I left, I was presenting on fintech regulation — something I wouldn’t have believed possible just a few years earlier. I learned a great deal, built lifelong friendships, and contributed to a company during an exciting phase of growth.

After almost five years of living abroad, I decided to return to my home country of Canada and pursue a new direction. I recently joined Heron Law Offices as a Legal Assistant — a leading immigration, refugee, and administrative law firm. Heron is also at the forefront of discussions on automated decision-making in the immigration context — a theme that connects directly with my interests in technology, governance, and rights.

Looking ahead to law school and the next chapter of my career, I know that the education, friendships, and international perspective I gained at 禁漫天堂 will remain central to how I think and work. The IMPP programme gave me both a strong foundation and the confidence to navigate across sectors — from migration policy to fintech strategy, and now to public interest law. I would encourage anyone considering the IMPP programme to embrace its interdisciplinary nature: it can lead you down some wonderfully unexpected paths.