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22.07.2024
Meet the Graduates 2024: İlayda Habip
İlayda Habip just obtained her master’s degree in Journalism and International Affairs and the Advanced Certification in Gender Studies from Sciences Po. She tells us about her passion for journalism and women’s stories, from her home country university, Boğaziçi University, Turkey, to the conclusion of her graduate studies in journalism at Sciences Po with a human rights and a gender lens.
Why did you integrate gender studies in your master’s programme in journalism?
Even before I started the Journalism and International Affairs joint programme at Sciences Po, I knew that I wanted to pursue gender studies as my concentration. When I was reading about the classes, I realised that Sciences Po has this amazing certification that is recognised, and I did my planning for my courses and my Grand Oral to be eligible for this award. This recognition was important to me because I want to be a feminist reporter in Paris, following women's stories, and this certification helped me to pursue the career path I want to go.
Is there a particular gender studies class that moved you?
When I came to Sciences Po for my Erasmus in 2022, I took a course called "Gender and Health" by Marta Domínguez Folgueras. It was a course that made me realise I really wanted to continue taking gender courses at this fine institution!
What is your favourite memory from your studies?
My best memories at Sciences Po were always with my friends – the eye-opening discussions we would pursue, the projects we would do together. As a Journalism student, while I was doing reporting in the field, covering the French pension reform protests and their impact on women, or my Grand Oral project where I examined French law and its treatment of rape cases, were the times I truly felt I was both understanding a whole new culture and getting to know the feminist movements here.
Any advice you would give to the next cohorts?
Choose your courses wisely, and for your papers and presentations, focus on the topics you want to become an expert in, because this is the best time to learn from the best people in their field and form friendships that will last both personally and professionally!
What is next for you?
Next, I am beginning my career as a journalist in Paris at France24, where I am currently interning on the show The 51 Percent. The 51 Percent promotes equality and challenges societal gender norms through discussions with guests and field reports, making it the only show of its kind on a global news network. I will start a new position at France24 in August, yet I am committed to continuing to pursue stories that highlight women's issues.
MORE:
- The Advanced Certification in Gender Studies
- The Joint Master in Journalism and International Affairs is at Sciences Po by the School of Journalism and the School of International Affairs (PSIA)
- Watch (below) a video about gender quotas hosted by İlayda Habip when she was a student at Sciences Po