What department are you a graduate student in?
Political Science.
Why did you decide to go to graduate school?
I chose FSU because it has a good reputation in methods and experimental design. I am also happy to be close to Disney World and Universal Studios!
Did your interests change throughout your program?
No. I have always been interested in studying international relations. More specifically, I have always been interested in foreign policy in China, cross-strait relations, and U.S. public diplomacy.
What do you want to do with your advanced degree?
I would like to get a job in academia!

Weifang Xu is a Ph.D. Candidate in the FSU Department of Political Science. His research interests include international relations, with a focus on foreign policy.