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Student profile: Krisjanuardi Aditomo

Kris croppedMy name is Krisjanuardi Aditomo and I am from Jakarta, Indonesia. I graduated from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. I had been working for the Central Bank of Indonesia since then, until right before coming to the Ford School. Because I am sponsored by the Central Bank, I was able to waive the internship requirement. So instead of doing internship, I spent my time traveling in South America (Chile, Peru, and Colombia) and some part of the US last summer. I also worked for the University of Michigan International Center during the summer as a peer advisor for the 2016 International Center’s Summer Orientation. My policy focus is economic development, especially in developing country.
Q – Public policy isn’t one of the most obvious career paths. Describe the path that brought you to it. 

I was working for the Central Bank of Indonesia before coming to Ford School. In the past, the majority of employees in the Central Bank chose to continue their study either in economics or finance since it’s the core competency needed as a central banker. But, Central Bank is not a research institution. Central bankers are policymakers. They also need to know how to make a policy. That is why I decided to pursue further study in public policy.

Q –  Favorite Ford School class or professor? Why? 

This question is quite hard to answer. There are several classes and professors in Ford School that I like. But if I have to choose one, it will be Kathryn Dominguez. I took her International Financial Policy class last semester and it was a tough course. But the way Kathryn teaches made it less difficult to understand. Also, the way she interacts with students made the class atmosphere less intimidating. Occasionally she brought snacks to class, too. She is amazing.

Q – Best thing about the Ford School? 

Best thing about the Ford School is the diversity of Ford School community. Each student has a different policy interest. There are also various kind of classes provided by Ford School. Even in core classes like Statistics and Microeconomics, we touched various aspects in the discussion; from politics to environment, from economics to human rights. Ford School helps you broaden your knowledge and point of view. I learn a lot in Ford School.