Josée Lalonde
"Un-skilled" labour migration, securitization studies, and Latin American politics.
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Before beginning your studies at the Institute of Political Economy where did you study and what program(s) were you enrolled in?
I did my undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, majoring in Political Studies with a minor in Classics.
What is it specifically that attracted you to study Political Economy at Carleton?
The Political Economy program at Carleton offers an interdisciplinary approach to assessing a plethora of issues and it offered me the opportunity to look at my research interests through a series of lenses.
My areas of research interest include…
“Un-skilled” labour migration, securitization studies, and Latin American politics.
What activities have you been involved in lately? (work placement, work experience, Undergraduate research, research positions, volunteer work, awards, travel, favourite books)
“Un-skilled” labour migration, securitization studies, and Latin American politics.
What advice would you give to a prospective Political Economy graduate student?
Because the program takes on an interdisciplinary approach, you are surrounded by a cohort with diverse research interests. This not only builds a collaborative environment in the program but also offers students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of research areas undertaken by their peers. I would encourage prospective students to really engage with other members of their cohort not only to expand their own knowledge but to really create that close knit group that political economy proudly encourages.