Alexandra Macovei

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Work
Currently works as an editor at Global Citizen. Has recently completed an internship at the Romanian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Has also worked as a mentor for upcoming international students at Aarhus University, as well as for a company providing consumer receivables management, before moving to Denmark to study.

Education
Graduated with a bachelor in International Relations and European Studies from the University of Bucharest. Currently enrolled in a European Studies Masters program, at Aarhus University.

Areas of Interest
European migration policies, minorities, geopolitics, Scandinavia, identity politics, theories of nationalism, European integration, the principles and practice of diplomacy. Her BA thesis was about the Foreign Policy of the European Union, with a particular focus on the EU – Russia relations, while her MA thesis examines the European identity vs. national identities.

Personal
Has lived in Romania, Italy and Denmark. Considers herself an open-minded and ambitious person. Enjoys travelling and is passionate about digital photography, visual and performing arts. Speaks Romanian, English, Italian, French and is currently taking Danish language classes.