Monday, February 23rd, 2015...3:30 pm
Grad Students of U of T
Name: Daphne Cheung
Program of Study: Master of Public Policy
What made you choose your grad program at U of T? I have always been curious about social issues and how governments use evidence to make priorities. Combined with the internship component of the degree, the MPP program is a great way for me to catapult my career in a new direction (my background is in chemistry).
Favourite Study Spot: E.J. Pratt library
What’s on the top of your TO-DO list this week? Readings!
What’s your favourite way to take a break from school work? Exercise and laughing with family and friends. Nothing beats endorphins!
What are you reading these days? I have a very eclectic pile on my night stand right now: Esping-Andersen’s ‘Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism’, Mill’s ‘On Liberty’ (actually that’s for school), Atwood’s ‘The Blind Assassin’, JD Watson’s ‘The Double Helix’, and Jonathan Wolff’s ‘Ethics and Public Policy’ (that one is also for school). So apparently I’m interested in a lot of things.
Tell me about the last time you felt really proud of your work. I am a senior producer for Beyond the Headlines Radio Show, a weekly one-hour current affairs show that aims to make policy issues more available to the public (tune in to CIUT 89.5 FM on Mondays at 11AM!). The show is produced by me, my co-senior producer Jon, and 10 MPP students. I’m really lucky to be working with such a dedicated team – producers spend about 20-30 hours on each episode. This past Monday we received positive feedback from our listeners and guests via email and on social media, who praised the show for its professionalism and thoughtful content. It is incredibly rewarding to know the team’s work is being recognized.
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