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Six PUCP graduates entered the Diplomatic Academy of Peru Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

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Diego Otárola, Inés Moyano, José Luis Valdera, Sharún Gonzales, Jorge Pflucker and Daniel Sigüenza are studying the second cycle of the Master's Degree in International Relations and the Diplomatic Career, a joint program that they must pass in order to join the diplomatic service of the Republic.

Author:

Yuriko Aquino

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Hector Jara

11.9.22

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When he was a child, Daniel Sigüenza, a law graduate, saw a movie that left a mark on him. It was about a diplomat spanish who helped save lives during the Holocaust. From that moment on, he set out to study diplomacy because it was a career full of values that represented him. Although for some time he worked in a law firm, during the pandemic he made the decision to apply to the Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Diplomatic Academy of Peru. After passing seven rigorous exams, he was able to enter.

Like Daniel, our University graduates Inés Moyano (Sociology), Diego Otárola (Music), Sharún Gonzales (Journalism), José Luis Valdera (Law) and Jorge Pflucker (Law) are studying for a Master's Degree in International Relations and the Diplomatic Career, a joint program that they must pass in order to join the diplomatic service of the Republic. They applied along with 300 people, of which 20 were admitted.

It is worth mentioning that Sharún and Inés -the youngest of the graduating class at 24 years of age- obtained second and third place, respectively, in the admission process. Also, Diego is the first graduate in Music to enter this Academy.

"It is not a process you do alone, but with family and friends, and they are your main support. It takes you almost three months to apply, so you have to have a high level of preparation and emotional endurance, especially to be waiting for the results and prepare for the next exam," says José Luis Valdera.

All of our graduates agree that having studied at PUCP gave them the necessary tools to face the exams, since from EE.GG.LL. they have had an intercultural and humanistic formation.

As future Peruvian diplomats, they will be in charge of representing the State before the international community, promoting Peru's political, economic, commercial and cultural rights and interests abroad, conducting negotiations, among other important tasks. "You realize the values you are going to represent and you know that you really have to make an effort. You no longer have to learn for yourself, but to serve the country," emphasizes Diego Otárola proudly.

PUCP Professionals at the Diplomatic Academy

It is difficult to enter this career with an individual perspective because it is more about fulfilling a role within an organizational structure. Now I realize how central communication is to diplomacy and it's an interesting turn in my training as a communicator."

One of the most important things we learned in the process was resilience in the face of the academic load, which was extensive. We must maintain our passion for this career, which is a long term one: 40 years of diplomatic service".

For me, it is very important that we are able to establish intercultural dialogues. That is to go to other countries, respect their customs and defend Peru's interests. As diplomats, we want there to be an atmosphere of peace and understanding in the world".

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